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 445 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
40 mg/1
Manufacturer
Par Health USA, LLCNDC
49884054601
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
6/10/2026
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 40 MG CP has been published 445 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 | $1.9413 |
| Average price | $2.7663 |
| Largest weekly change | -48.6% (Apr 21, 2021) |
| Weeks tracked | 445 |
| 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 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 Aug 19, 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 445 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 $1.9413 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 40 MG CP in a comparable dosage form, 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.