Product Information
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP is a generic product labeled by Par Health USA, LLC, priced at $1.0137 per EA under NDC 49884004801. Its NADAC has been published 451 times since Feb 14, 2018.
FDA first approved this application on Nov 30, 2016. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Par Health USA, LLCNDC
49884004801
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA202842FDA Approved
11/30/2016
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
1/5/2017
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has been published 451 times since Feb 14, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 79.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $1.0137 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $4.8876 (Feb 14, 2018) |
| All-time low | $0.6402 (Jan 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $1.2215 |
| 52-week low | $0.9644 |
| Median price | $1.2980 |
| Average price | $1.9386 |
| Largest weekly change | +58.1% (Mar 20, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 451 |
| Tracking since | Feb 14, 2018 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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 DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP, manufactured by Par Health USA, LLC, is $1.0137 per EA (NDC 49884004801), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has declined 79.3%. It has been tracked across 451 weekly CMS publications since Feb 14, 2018.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?
Since Feb 14, 2018, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has ranged from a low of $0.6402 (Jan 17, 2024) to a high of $4.8876 (Feb 14, 2018), with a median of $1.2980 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP (NDC 49884004801) is labeled by Par Health USA, LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.