Product Information
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP is a generic product labeled by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.9644 per EA under NDC 70010000401. Its NADAC has been published 289 times since Feb 10, 2021.
FDA first approved this application on Sep 9, 2020. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
70010000401
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA213813FDA Approved
9/9/2020
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
12/1/2020
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has been published 289 times since Feb 10, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has declined 55.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.9644 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $2.1698 (Feb 10, 2021) |
| All-time low | $0.6402 (Jan 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $1.2215 |
| 52-week low | $0.9644 |
| Median price | $1.1598 |
| Average price | $1.1599 |
| Largest weekly change | +58.1% (Mar 20, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 289 |
| Tracking since | Feb 10, 2021 |
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 DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE market page.
Lowest-Cost Alternatives
No alternatives available
Related Drugs
Same classification
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP, manufactured by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.9644 per EA (NDC 70010000401), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has declined 55.6%. It has been tracked across 289 weekly CMS publications since Feb 10, 2021.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?
Since Feb 10, 2021, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP has ranged from a low of $0.6402 (Jan 17, 2024) to a high of $2.1698 (Feb 10, 2021), with a median of $1.1598 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?
No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient and strength of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP in a comparable dosage form, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.
Who manufactures DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP?
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE ER 5 MG CAP (NDC 70010000401) is labeled by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.