Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG CHEW TAB is a generic product labeled by Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $1.9205 per EA under NDC 31722092701. Its NADAC has been published 405 times since Nov 21, 2018.
FDA first approved this application on Dec 29, 2017. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
31722092701
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA210354FDA Approved
12/29/2017
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
3/1/2018
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG CHEW TAB has been published 405 times since Nov 21, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 43.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $1.9205 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $3.3966 (Apr 13, 2022) |
| All-time low | $1.7116 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $1.9721 |
| 52-week low | $1.8202 |
| Median price | $2.6958 |
| Average price | $2.5627 |
| Largest weekly change | +43.0% (Feb 17, 2021) |
| Weeks tracked | 405 |
| Tracking since | Nov 21, 2018 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 7 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 96% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG CHEW TAB?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG CHEW TAB, manufactured by Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $1.9205 per EA (NDC 31722092701), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG CHEW TAB changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG CHEW TAB has declined 43.4%. It has been tracked across 405 weekly CMS publications since Nov 21, 2018.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG CHEW TAB?
Since Nov 21, 2018, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG CHEW TAB has ranged from a low of $1.7116 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $3.3966 (Apr 13, 2022), with a median of $2.6958 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG CHEW TAB?
Yes. 7 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET, is $0.0858 per EA — about 96% below METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG CHEW TAB.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG CHEW TAB?
METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG CHEW TAB (NDC 31722092701) is labeled by Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.