Product Information

APTENSIO XR 50 MG CAPSULE is a brand product labeled by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., priced at $7.9978 per EA under NDC 42858040645. Its NADAC has been published 285 times since Apr 18, 2018.

APTENSIO XR 50 MG CAPSULE

methylphenidate hydrochloride
$7.9978per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

50 mg/1

NDC

42858040645

Classification

Brand

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

7/23/2025

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 50 MG CAPSULE has been published 285 times since Apr 18, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has risen 16.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$7.9978 per EA
All-time high$8.0468 (Aug 11, 2021)
All-time low$6.8627 (Apr 18, 2018)
52-week high$8.0022
52-week low$7.9978
Median price$7.9978
Average price$7.8863
Largest weekly change+10.0% (Jun 6, 2018)
Weeks tracked285
Tracking sinceApr 18, 2018

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

0.0%

3M

0.0%

6M

0.0%

1Y

-0.1%

3Y

-0.6%

5Y

-0.6%

All

+16.5%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 3 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 3 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 81% 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 50 MG CAPSULE?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for APTENSIO XR 50 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., is $7.9978 per EA (NDC 42858040645), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of APTENSIO XR 50 MG CAPSULE changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for APTENSIO XR 50 MG CAPSULE has risen 16.5%. It has been tracked across 285 weekly CMS publications since Apr 18, 2018.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for APTENSIO XR 50 MG CAPSULE?

Since Apr 18, 2018, the NADAC for APTENSIO XR 50 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $6.8627 (Apr 18, 2018) to a high of $8.0468 (Aug 11, 2021), with a median of $7.9978 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to APTENSIO XR 50 MG CAPSULE?

Yes. 3 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE CD 50 MG CAP, is $1.4958 per EA — about 81% below APTENSIO XR 50 MG CAPSULE.

Who manufactures APTENSIO XR 50 MG CAPSULE?

APTENSIO XR 50 MG CAPSULE (NDC 42858040645) is labeled by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., and CMS classifies it as a brand product.