Product Information

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP is a generic product labeled by Par Health USA, LLC, priced at $1.9258 per EA under NDC 49884054601. Its NADAC has been published 437 times since Feb 14, 2018.

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP

Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride
$1.9258per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

40 mg/1

NDC

49884054601

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/10/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA202842

On Market Since

1/5/2017

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP has been published 437 times since Feb 14, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 65.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$1.9258 per EA
All-time high$5.8123 (Apr 11, 2018)
All-time low$0.9935 (Jul 17, 2024)
52-week high$1.9258
52-week low$1.2166
Median price$1.9534
Average price$2.7817
Largest weekly change-48.6% (Apr 21, 2021)
Weeks tracked437
Tracking sinceFeb 14, 2018

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+38.1%

3M

+43.2%

6M

+29.4%

1Y

+35.5%

3Y

+29.0%

5Y

-12.1%

All

-65.2%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 1 NADAC-published product sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 1 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP, manufactured by Par Health USA, LLC, is $1.9258 per EA (NDC 49884054601), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP has declined 65.2%. It has been tracked across 437 weekly CMS publications since Feb 14, 2018.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP?

Since Feb 14, 2018, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP has ranged from a low of $0.9935 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $5.8123 (Apr 11, 2018), with a median of $1.9534 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP?

1 NADAC-published product shares the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP?

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP (NDC 49884054601) is labeled by Par Health USA, LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.