Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.6842 per EA under NDC 62037072601. Its NADAC has been published 374 times since May 1, 2019.

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
$0.6842per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

36 mg/1

NDC

62037072601

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA076772

On Market Since

3/4/2019

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB has been published 374 times since May 1, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 90.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.6842 per EA
All-time high$7.0589 (May 15, 2019)
All-time low$0.6033 (Apr 17, 2024)
52-week high$0.8126
52-week low$0.6842
Median price$0.9854
Average price$1.5778
Largest weekly change-36.0% (Sep 23, 2020)
Weeks tracked374
Tracking sinceMay 1, 2019

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-2.2%

3M

-3.9%

6M

-6.7%

1Y

-15.8%

3Y

-37.8%

5Y

-44.5%

All

-90.3%

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). 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 METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.6842 per EA (NDC 62037072601), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB has declined 90.3%. It has been tracked across 374 weekly CMS publications since May 1, 2019.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB?

Since May 1, 2019, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.6033 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $7.0589 (May 15, 2019), with a median of $0.9854 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB?

7 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB?

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 36 MG TAB (NDC 62037072601) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.