This NDC is on FDA's drug shortage list (posted Jul 14, 2023)

Product Information

LISDEXAMFETAMINE 70 MG CAPSULE is a generic product labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, priced at $2.7593 per EA under NDC 65162002809. Its NADAC has been published 150 times since Oct 11, 2023.

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 70 MG CAPSULE

Lisdexamfetamine
$2.7593per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

70 mg/1

NDC

65162002809

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA202830

FDA Approved

8/25/2023

TE Code

AB

On Market Since

8/28/2023

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 70 MG CAPSULE has been published 150 times since Oct 11, 2023, and over the history we have for it it has declined 12.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$2.7593 per EA
All-time high$7.4828 (Apr 10, 2024)
All-time low$2.7593 (Aug 19, 2026)
52-week high$3.6848
52-week low$2.7593
Median price$3.9817
Average price$4.3951
Largest weekly change+66.2% (Aug 21, 2024)
Weeks tracked150
Tracking sinceOct 11, 2023

Price History

1W

-1.9%

1M

-1.9%

3M

-7.2%

6M

-3.2%

1Y

-25.1%

3Y

N/A

5Y

N/A

All

-12.6%

Generic Alternatives

No other NADAC-published product shares this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. Compare the broader picture on the Lisdexamfetamine market page.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

No alternatives available

No alternatives found with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of LISDEXAMFETAMINE 70 MG CAPSULE?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 70 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, is $2.7593 per EA (NDC 65162002809), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of LISDEXAMFETAMINE 70 MG CAPSULE changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 70 MG CAPSULE has declined 12.6%. It has been tracked across 150 weekly CMS publications since Oct 11, 2023.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 70 MG CAPSULE?

Since Oct 11, 2023, the NADAC for LISDEXAMFETAMINE 70 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $2.7593 (Aug 19, 2026) to a high of $7.4828 (Apr 10, 2024), with a median of $3.9817 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to LISDEXAMFETAMINE 70 MG CAPSULE?

No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient and strength of LISDEXAMFETAMINE 70 MG CAPSULE in a comparable dosage form, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.

Who manufactures LISDEXAMFETAMINE 70 MG CAPSULE?

LISDEXAMFETAMINE 70 MG CAPSULE (NDC 65162002809) is labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.

Is LISDEXAMFETAMINE 70 MG CAPSULE in shortage?

Yes — NDC 65162002809 is currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (posted Jul 14, 2023).