This NDC is on FDA's drug shortage list (posted Jul 26, 2023)
Reported reason: Other
Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by Lannett Company Inc., priced at $0.6766 per EA under NDC 62175031137. Its NADAC has been published 667 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Jul 9, 2013. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is BX.
Strength
27 mg/1
Manufacturer
Lannett Company Inc.NDC
62175031137
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA091695FDA Approved
7/9/2013
TE Code
BX
On Market Since
7/10/2013
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27 MG TAB has been published 667 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 85.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.6766 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $7.6422 (Mar 14, 2018) |
| All-time low | $0.5744 (Jul 20, 2022) |
| 52-week high | $0.6811 |
| 52-week low | $0.6242 |
| Median price | $2.9439 |
| Average price | $2.9811 |
| Largest weekly change | +134.6% (Sep 20, 2017) |
| Weeks tracked | 667 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 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 5% 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 27 MG TAB?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27 MG TAB, manufactured by Lannett Company Inc., is $0.6766 per EA (NDC 62175031137), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27 MG TAB changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27 MG TAB has declined 85.7%. It has been tracked across 667 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27 MG TAB?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.5744 (Jul 20, 2022) to a high of $7.6422 (Mar 14, 2018), with a median of $2.9439 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27 MG TAB?
Yes. 6 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27 MG TAB, is $0.6446 per EA — about 5% below METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27 MG TAB.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27 MG TAB?
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27 MG TAB (NDC 62175031137) is labeled by Lannett Company Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
Is METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27 MG TAB in shortage?
Yes — NDC 62175031137 is currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (posted Jul 26, 2023). Reported reason: Other.