Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., priced at $0.6665 per EA under NDC 43598044001. Its NADAC has been published 310 times since Sep 16, 2020.
FDA first approved this application on Jul 29, 2020. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
36 mg/1
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc.NDC
43598044001
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA213473FDA Approved
7/29/2020
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
8/20/2020
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB has been published 310 times since Sep 16, 2020, and over the history we have for it it has declined 72.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.6665 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $2.4226 (Sep 16, 2020) |
| All-time low | $0.6033 (Apr 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.7607 |
| 52-week low | $0.6632 |
| Median price | $0.8466 |
| Average price | $0.9523 |
| Largest weekly change | -36.0% (Sep 23, 2020) |
| Weeks tracked | 310 |
| Tracking since | Sep 16, 2020 |
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). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. 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 ER 36 MG TAB?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB, manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., is $0.6665 per EA (NDC 43598044001), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB has declined 72.5%. It has been tracked across 310 weekly CMS publications since Sep 16, 2020.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB?
Since Sep 16, 2020, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.6033 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $2.4226 (Sep 16, 2020), with a median of $0.8466 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB?
7 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB?
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB (NDC 43598044001) is labeled by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.