This NDC is on FDA's drug shortage list (posted Nov 1, 2023)

Reported reason: Delay in shipping of the drug

Product Information

LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE is a generic product labeled by Apotex Corp., priced at $2.7042 per EA under NDC 60505474301. Its NADAC has been published 138 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.

LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
$2.7042per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

50 mg/1

Manufacturer

Apotex Corp.

NDC

60505474301

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA216944

FDA Approved

8/25/2023

TE Code

AB

On Market Since

11/9/2023

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE has been published 138 times since Jan 3, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has declined 28.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$2.7042 per EA
All-time high$7.1516 (Mar 13, 2024)
All-time low$2.4881 (Apr 17, 2024)
52-week high$3.7584
52-week low$2.7042
Median price$3.8608
Average price$4.0144
Largest weekly change-48.8% (Apr 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked138
Tracking sinceJan 3, 2024

Price History

1W

-2.2%

1M

-2.2%

3M

-4.9%

6M

-7.1%

1Y

-28.0%

3Y

N/A

5Y

N/A

All

-28.4%

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Apotex Corp., is $2.7042 per EA (NDC 60505474301), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE has declined 28.4%. It has been tracked across 138 weekly CMS publications since Jan 3, 2024.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE?

Since Jan 3, 2024, the NADAC for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $2.4881 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $7.1516 (Mar 13, 2024), with a median of $3.8608 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE?

2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE?

LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE (NDC 60505474301) is labeled by Apotex Corp., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.

Is LISDEXAMFETAMINE 50 MG CAPSULE in shortage?

Yes — NDC 60505474301 is currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (posted Nov 1, 2023). Reported reason: Delay in shipping of the drug.