Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP is a generic product labeled by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $2.1861 per EA under NDC 70010001501. Its NADAC has been published 343 times since Dec 4, 2019.

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
$2.1861per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

40 mg/1

NDC

70010001501

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) 40 MG CP has been published 343 times since Dec 4, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 45.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$2.1861 per EA
All-time high$4.0393 (Jan 15, 2020)
All-time low$1.0281 (Dec 22, 2021)
52-week high$2.8322
52-week low$2.0505
Median price$2.1191
Average price$2.1451
Largest weekly change+92.7% (Apr 19, 2023)
Weeks tracked343
Tracking sinceDec 4, 2019

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-5.5%

3M

-7.3%

6M

-22.8%

1Y

+6.6%

3Y

-4.7%

5Y

+52.5%

All

-45.9%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 6 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 6 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 35% 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) 40 MG CP?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP, manufactured by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $2.1861 per EA (NDC 70010001501), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP has declined 45.9%. 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) 40 MG CP?

Since Dec 4, 2019, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP has ranged from a low of $1.0281 (Dec 22, 2021) to a high of $4.0393 (Jan 15, 2020), with a median of $2.1191 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP?

Yes. 6 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 40 MG CP, is $1.4221 per EA — about 35% below METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP?

METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 40 MG CP (NDC 70010001501) is labeled by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.