Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP is a generic product labeled by Mayne Pharma, priced at $2.1861 per EA under NDC 51862061201. Its NADAC has been published 364 times since Jul 10, 2019.
Strength
40 mg/1
Manufacturer
Mayne PharmaNDC
51862061201
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA078458On Market Since
12/6/2018
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP has been published 364 times since Jul 10, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 43.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $2.1861 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $4.0480 (Aug 14, 2019) |
| All-time low | $1.0281 (Dec 22, 2021) |
| 52-week high | $2.8322 |
| 52-week low | $2.0505 |
| Median price | $2.1889 |
| Average price | $2.2387 |
| Largest weekly change | +92.7% (Apr 19, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 364 |
| Tracking since | Jul 10, 2019 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 6 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 35% at current NADAC. 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(LA) 40 MG CP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP, manufactured by Mayne Pharma, is $2.1861 per EA (NDC 51862061201), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP has declined 43.8%. It has been tracked across 364 weekly CMS publications since Jul 10, 2019.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP?
Since Jul 10, 2019, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP has ranged from a low of $1.0281 (Dec 22, 2021) to a high of $4.0480 (Aug 14, 2019), with a median of $2.1889 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP?
Yes. 6 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP, is $1.4221 per EA — about 35% below METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP?
METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP (NDC 51862061201) is labeled by Mayne Pharma, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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