Product Information

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.5170 per EA under NDC 70010004301. Its NADAC has been published 363 times since Jul 17, 2019.

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB

METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE
$0.5170per EA
DEA Schedule CII

Strength

20 mg/1

NDC

70010004301

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA210992

On Market Since

12/17/2018

Pharmacological Classes

Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulation

Price Statistics

The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB has been published 363 times since Jul 17, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 71.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.5170 per EA
All-time high$1.8065 (Aug 14, 2019)
All-time low$0.3203 (Apr 17, 2024)
52-week high$0.5500
52-week low$0.4885
Median price$0.5231
Average price$0.7304
Largest weekly change+56.4% (Sep 22, 2021)
Weeks tracked363
Tracking sinceJul 17, 2019

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+1.1%

3M

+3.9%

6M

+1.3%

1Y

-6.0%

3Y

+23.9%

5Y

-44.7%

All

-71.4%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 5 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 5 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 59% 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 20 MG TAB?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB, manufactured by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.5170 per EA (NDC 70010004301), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB has declined 71.4%. It has been tracked across 363 weekly CMS publications since Jul 17, 2019.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB?

Since Jul 17, 2019, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.3203 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $1.8065 (Aug 14, 2019), with a median of $0.5231 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB?

Yes. 5 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG TABLET, is $0.2095 per EA — about 59% below METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB.

Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB?

METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB (NDC 70010004301) is labeled by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.