Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., priced at $0.6645 per EA under NDC 57664060688. Its NADAC has been published 257 times since Jan 20, 2021.

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
$0.6645per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

18 mg/1

NDC

57664060688

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

12/17/2025

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA205135

On Market Since

8/20/2020

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB has been published 257 times since Jan 20, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has declined 23.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.6645 per EA
All-time high$1.2966 (May 12, 2021)
All-time low$0.5230 (Jul 20, 2022)
52-week high$0.7413
52-week low$0.6645
Median price$0.7137
Average price$0.7561
Largest weekly change-44.5% (Sep 20, 2023)
Weeks tracked257
Tracking sinceJan 20, 2021

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

0.0%

3M

0.0%

6M

0.0%

1Y

-10.4%

3Y

-15.7%

5Y

-35.4%

All

-23.4%

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). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 7% 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 18 MG TAB?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB, manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., is $0.6645 per EA (NDC 57664060688), effective Dec 17, 2025.

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 23.4%. It has been tracked across 257 weekly CMS publications since Jan 20, 2021.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?

Since Jan 20, 2021, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.5230 (Jul 20, 2022) to a high of $1.2966 (May 12, 2021), with a median of $0.7137 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?

Yes. 5 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB, is $0.6192 per EA — about 7% below METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB (NDC 57664060688) is labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.