Historical record - last NADAC publication: 3/22/2023

Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG CHEW TB is a generic product labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $1.5339 per EA under NDC 43386057001. Its NADAC has been published 188 times since Mar 20, 2019.

METHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG CHEW TB

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
$1.5339per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

2.5 mg/1

NDC

43386057001

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, CHEWABLE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

3/22/2023

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA204115

On Market Since

4/6/2015

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG CHEW TB has been published 188 times since Mar 20, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 36.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$1.5339 per EA
All-time high$2.4235 (Oct 16, 2019)
All-time low$1.5235 (Mar 17, 2021)
Median price$1.8661
Average price$1.9339
Largest weekly change+33.0% (May 19, 2021)
Weeks tracked188
Tracking sinceMar 20, 2019

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

0.0%

3M

0.0%

6M

0.0%

1Y

0.0%

3Y

0.0%

5Y

-24.3%

All

-36.7%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 2 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 2 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 15% 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 2.5 MG CHEW TB?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG CHEW TB, manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $1.5339 per EA (NDC 43386057001), effective Aug 23, 2023.

How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG CHEW TB changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG CHEW TB has declined 36.7%. It has been tracked across 188 weekly CMS publications since Mar 20, 2019.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG CHEW TB?

Since Mar 20, 2019, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG CHEW TB has ranged from a low of $1.5235 (Mar 17, 2021) to a high of $2.4235 (Oct 16, 2019), with a median of $1.8661 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG CHEW TB?

Yes. 2 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG CHEW TB, is $1.3005 per EA — about 15% below METHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG CHEW TB.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG CHEW TB?

METHYLPHENIDATE 2.5 MG CHEW TB (NDC 43386057001) is labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.