This NDC is on FDA's drug shortage list (posted Nov 1, 2023)
Reported reason: Delay in shipping of the drug
Product Information
LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE is a generic product labeled by Apotex Corp., priced at $2.4371 per EA under NDC 60505474001. Its NADAC has been published 144 times since Jan 3, 2024.
FDA first approved this application on Aug 25, 2023. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
20 mg/1
Manufacturer
Apotex Corp.NDC
60505474001
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA216944FDA Approved
8/25/2023
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
11/9/2023
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE has been published 144 times since Jan 3, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has declined 32.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $2.4371 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $6.3894 (Apr 10, 2024) |
| All-time low | $2.4371 (Sep 23, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $3.5700 |
| 52-week low | $2.4371 |
| Median price | $3.8659 |
| Average price | $3.9055 |
| Largest weekly change | +47.2% (Jun 19, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 144 |
| Tracking since | Jan 3, 2024 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 2 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). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. 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 LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Apotex Corp., is $2.4371 per EA (NDC 60505474001), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE has declined 32.9%. It has been tracked across 144 weekly CMS publications since Jan 3, 2024.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE?
Since Jan 3, 2024, the NADAC for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $2.4371 (Sep 23, 2026) to a high of $6.3894 (Apr 10, 2024), with a median of $3.8659 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE?
2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE?
LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE (NDC 60505474001) is labeled by Apotex Corp., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
Is LISDEXAMFETAMINE 20 MG CAPSULE in shortage?
Yes — NDC 60505474001 is currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (posted Nov 1, 2023). Reported reason: Delay in shipping of the drug.