This NDC is on FDA's drug shortage list (posted Jul 26, 2023)
Reported reason: Other
Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.5761 per EA under NDC 62037072501. Its NADAC has been published 388 times since May 1, 2019.
FDA first approved this application on Mar 22, 2018. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
18 mg/1
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
62037072501
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA076772FDA Approved
3/22/2018
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
3/4/2019
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB has been published 388 times since May 1, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 90.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.5761 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $6.1790 (May 15, 2019) |
| All-time low | $0.5230 (Jul 20, 2022) |
| 52-week high | $0.6989 |
| 52-week low | $0.5758 |
| Median price | $0.7297 |
| Average price | $1.4168 |
| Largest weekly change | -50.2% (Jul 22, 2020) |
| Weeks tracked | 388 |
| Tracking since | May 1, 2019 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 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 0% 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 18 MG TAB?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.5761 per EA (NDC 62037072501), effective Sep 30, 2026.
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 90.7%. It has been tracked across 388 weekly CMS publications since May 1, 2019.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?
Since May 1, 2019, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.5230 (Jul 20, 2022) to a high of $6.1790 (May 15, 2019), with a median of $0.7297 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?
Yes. 5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB, is $0.5758 per EA — about 0% below METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB (NDC 62037072501) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
Is METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB in shortage?
Yes — NDC 62037072501 is currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (posted Jul 26, 2023). Reported reason: Other.