Strength
18 mg/1
Manufacturer
AvPAKNDC
50268054512
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA211009On Market Since
4/22/2021
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB has been published 255 times since Aug 11, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has declined 33.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.6192 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $1.0272 (Sep 15, 2021) |
| All-time low | $0.5230 (Jul 20, 2022) |
| 52-week high | $0.7413 |
| 52-week low | $0.5911 |
| Median price | $0.6935 |
| Average price | $0.7035 |
| Largest weekly change | -44.5% (Sep 20, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 255 |
| Tracking since | Aug 11, 2021 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 5 manufacturers (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 METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB, manufactured by AvPAK, is $0.6192 per EA (NDC 50268054512), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB has declined 33.1%. It has been tracked across 255 weekly CMS publications since Aug 11, 2021.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?
Since Aug 11, 2021, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.5230 (Jul 20, 2022) to a high of $1.0272 (Sep 15, 2021), with a median of $0.6935 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?
5 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB (NDC 50268054512) is labeled by AvPAK, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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