Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., priced at $0.1344 per EA under NDC 57664022888. Its NADAC has been published 653 times since Dec 25, 2013.

METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
$0.1344per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

5 mg/1

NDC

57664022888

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA090710

On Market Since

8/16/2013

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET has been published 653 times since Dec 25, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 76.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1344 per EA
All-time high$0.5825 (Feb 12, 2014)
All-time low$0.0841 (Jul 17, 2024)
52-week high$0.1434
52-week low$0.1344
Median price$0.1406
Average price$0.2416
Largest weekly change+55.5% (Aug 21, 2024)
Weeks tracked653
Tracking sinceDec 25, 2013

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-1.0%

3M

-4.4%

6M

-4.8%

1Y

-2.6%

3Y

+28.0%

5Y

+26.9%

All

-76.6%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 7 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 7 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 36% 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 5 MG TABLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., is $0.1344 per EA (NDC 57664022888), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET has declined 76.6%. It has been tracked across 653 weekly CMS publications since Dec 25, 2013.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET?

Since Dec 25, 2013, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0841 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $0.5825 (Feb 12, 2014), with a median of $0.1406 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET?

Yes. 7 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET, is $0.0858 per EA — about 36% below METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET?

METHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TABLET (NDC 57664022888) is labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.