Product Information

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by Ascend Laboratories, LLC, priced at $0.2718 per EA under NDC 67877065601. Its NADAC has been published 213 times since Jun 1, 2022.

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB

Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride
$0.2718per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

5 mg/1

NDC

67877065601

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA212631

On Market Since

7/21/2019

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB has been published 213 times since Jun 1, 2022, and over the history we have for it it has risen 50.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.2718 per EA
All-time high$0.2933 (Jul 16, 2025)
All-time low$0.1380 (Apr 19, 2023)
52-week high$0.2933
52-week low$0.2638
Median price$0.2390
Average price$0.2304
Largest weekly change+52.8% (Jun 19, 2024)
Weeks tracked213
Tracking sinceJun 1, 2022

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-3.2%

3M

-6.8%

6M

-3.7%

1Y

-7.3%

3Y

+77.6%

5Y

N/A

All

+50.1%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 4 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 4 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 31% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB, manufactured by Ascend Laboratories, LLC, is $0.2718 per EA (NDC 67877065601), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB has risen 50.1%. It has been tracked across 213 weekly CMS publications since Jun 1, 2022.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB?

Since Jun 1, 2022, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.1380 (Apr 19, 2023) to a high of $0.2933 (Jul 16, 2025), with a median of $0.2390 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB?

Yes. 4 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB, is $0.1883 per EA — about 31% below DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB.

Who manufactures DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB?

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB (NDC 67877065601) is labeled by Ascend Laboratories, LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.