Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP is a generic product labeled by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $1.8724 per EA under NDC 70010001301. Its NADAC has been published 343 times since Dec 4, 2019.

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
$1.8724per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

20 mg/1

NDC

70010001301

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA211796

On Market Since

9/10/2019

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP has been published 343 times since Dec 4, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 46.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$1.8724 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$1.8277
Median price$1.8277
Average price$1.9272
Largest weekly change+60.7% (Aug 21, 2024)
Weeks tracked343
Tracking sinceDec 4, 2019

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+0.0%

3M

-2.0%

6M

-4.6%

1Y

+1.1%

3Y

+15.7%

5Y

+30.3%

All

-46.5%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 10 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 10 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 93% 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 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 $1.8724 per EA (NDC 70010001301), effective Jun 24, 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 46.5%. It has been tracked across 343 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. 10 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET, is $0.1389 per EA — about 93% 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.