Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CAP is a generic product labeled by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., priced at $4.2291 per EA under NDC 42858007945. Its NADAC has been published 66 times since Apr 17, 2024.
Strength
40 mg/1
Manufacturer
Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P.NDC
42858007945
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
12/18/2024
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Authorized Generic (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA205831On Market Since
4/1/2020
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CAP has been published 66 times since Apr 17, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has risen 2.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $4.2291 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $4.2540 (Jul 10, 2024) |
| All-time low | $3.9047 (Sep 18, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $4.2291 |
| 52-week low | $4.2291 |
| Median price | $4.2291 |
| Average price | $4.1770 |
| Largest weekly change | +8.3% (Oct 23, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 66 |
| Tracking since | Apr 17, 2024 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 6 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 66% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CAP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CAP, manufactured by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., is $4.2291 per EA (NDC 42858007945), effective Jul 16, 2025.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CAP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CAP has risen 2.5%. It has been tracked across 66 weekly CMS publications since Apr 17, 2024.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CAP?
Since Apr 17, 2024, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CAP has ranged from a low of $3.9047 (Sep 18, 2024) to a high of $4.2540 (Jul 10, 2024), with a median of $4.2291 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CAP?
Yes. 6 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP, is $1.4221 per EA — about 66% below METHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CAP.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CAP?
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CAP (NDC 42858007945) is labeled by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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