Product Information

APTENSIO XR 20 MG CAPSULE is a brand product labeled by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., priced at $7.9968 per EA under NDC 42858040345. Its NADAC has been published 187 times since Jan 17, 2018.

APTENSIO XR 20 MG CAPSULE

methylphenidate hydrochloride
$7.9968per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

20 mg/1

NDC

42858040345

Classification

Brand

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/18/2025

Approval Type

New Drug (NDA)

FDA Application

NDA205831

On Market Since

4/17/2015

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for APTENSIO XR 20 MG CAPSULE has been published 187 times since Jan 17, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has risen 16.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$7.9968 per EA
All-time high$7.9968 (Jun 10, 2026)
All-time low$6.8607 (Jan 17, 2018)
52-week high$7.9968
52-week low$7.9968
Median price$7.9706
Average price$7.7391
Largest weekly change+10.0% (Jun 6, 2018)
Weeks tracked187
Tracking sinceJan 17, 2018

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

0.0%

3M

0.0%

6M

0.0%

1Y

0.0%

3Y

+6.0%

5Y

+6.0%

All

+16.6%

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 82% 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 APTENSIO XR 20 MG CAPSULE?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for APTENSIO XR 20 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., is $7.9968 per EA (NDC 42858040345), effective Jun 10, 2026.

How has the price of APTENSIO XR 20 MG CAPSULE changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for APTENSIO XR 20 MG CAPSULE has risen 16.6%. It has been tracked across 187 weekly CMS publications since Jan 17, 2018.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for APTENSIO XR 20 MG CAPSULE?

Since Jan 17, 2018, the NADAC for APTENSIO XR 20 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $6.8607 (Jan 17, 2018) to a high of $7.9968 (Jun 10, 2026), with a median of $7.9706 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to APTENSIO XR 20 MG CAPSULE?

Yes. 6 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE CD 20 MG CAP, is $1.4523 per EA — about 82% below APTENSIO XR 20 MG CAPSULE.

Who manufactures APTENSIO XR 20 MG CAPSULE?

APTENSIO XR 20 MG CAPSULE (NDC 42858040345) is labeled by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., and CMS classifies it as a brand product.