Product Information

CONCERTA ER 36 MG TABLET is a brand product labeled by Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $13.0487 per EA under NDC 50458058601. Its NADAC has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013.

The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the Methylphenidate hydrochloride market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.

CONCERTA ER 36 MG TABLET

Methylphenidate hydrochloride
$13.0487per EA
High Outlier
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

36 mg/1

NDC

50458058601

Classification

Brand

Dosage Form

TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

New Drug (NDA)

FDA Application

NDA021121

On Market Since

8/1/2000

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for CONCERTA ER 36 MG TABLET has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 80.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$13.0487 per EA
All-time high$13.0800 (Nov 15, 2023)
All-time low$7.2344 (Nov 28, 2013)
52-week high$13.0635
52-week low$13.0409
Median price$11.9653
Average price$11.2716
Largest weekly change+9.9% (Jan 13, 2016)
Weeks tracked657
Tracking sinceNov 28, 2013

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+0.0%

3M

+0.0%

6M

-0.0%

1Y

-0.1%

3Y

-0.2%

5Y

+6.6%

All

+80.4%

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). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 95% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

Save up to 95%

1 alternative • Same active ingredient

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of CONCERTA ER 36 MG TABLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for CONCERTA ER 36 MG TABLET, manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $13.0487 per EA (NDC 50458058601), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of CONCERTA ER 36 MG TABLET changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for CONCERTA ER 36 MG TABLET has risen 80.4%. It has been tracked across 657 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CONCERTA ER 36 MG TABLET?

Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for CONCERTA ER 36 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $7.2344 (Nov 28, 2013) to a high of $13.0800 (Nov 15, 2023), with a median of $11.9653 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to CONCERTA ER 36 MG TABLET?

Yes. 1 NADAC-published product shares the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB, is $0.6842 per EA — about 95% below CONCERTA ER 36 MG TABLET.

Who manufactures CONCERTA ER 36 MG TABLET?

CONCERTA ER 36 MG TABLET (NDC 50458058601) is labeled by Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a brand product.