Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP is a generic product labeled by Mayne Pharma, priced at $2.0776 per EA under NDC 51862061201. Its NADAC has been published 372 times since Jul 10, 2019.
FDA first approved this application on Dec 1, 2011. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB1 — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
40 mg/1
Manufacturer
Mayne PharmaNDC
51862061201
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA078458FDA Approved
12/1/2011
TE Code
AB1
On Market Since
12/6/2018
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP has been published 372 times since Jul 10, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 46.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $2.0776 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 | $2.0776 |
| Median price | $2.1861 |
| Average price | $2.2366 |
| Largest weekly change | +92.7% (Apr 19, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 372 |
| Tracking since | Jul 10, 2019 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 manufacturers 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). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 33% at current NADAC. 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 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 $2.0776 per EA (NDC 51862061201), effective Aug 19, 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 46.6%. It has been tracked across 372 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 $2.1861 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP?
Yes. 6 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP, is $1.3833 per EA — about 33% 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.