Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP is a generic product labeled by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $1.6954 per EA under NDC 70010001301. Its NADAC has been published 357 times since Dec 4, 2019.
FDA first approved this application on May 23, 2019. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB1 — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
20 mg/1
Manufacturer
Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
70010001301
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA211796FDA Approved
5/23/2019
TE Code
AB1
On Market Since
9/10/2019
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP has been published 357 times since Dec 4, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 51.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $1.6954 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $4.0406 (Jan 15, 2020) |
| All-time low | $1.0595 (Sep 22, 2021) |
| 52-week high | $2.0362 |
| 52-week low | $1.6954 |
| Median price | $1.8277 |
| Average price | $1.9229 |
| Largest weekly change | +60.7% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 357 |
| Tracking since | Dec 4, 2019 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 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 18% 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(LA) 20 MG CP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP, manufactured by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $1.6954 per EA (NDC 70010001301), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP has declined 51.6%. It has been tracked across 357 weekly CMS publications since Dec 4, 2019.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP?
Since Dec 4, 2019, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP has ranged from a low of $1.0595 (Sep 22, 2021) to a high of $4.0406 (Jan 15, 2020), with a median of $1.8277 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP?
Yes. 5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP, is $1.3876 per EA — about 18% below METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP?
METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP (NDC 70010001301) is labeled by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.