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.
Strength
20 mg/1
Manufacturer
Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
70010004301
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA210992On Market Since
12/17/2018
Pharmacological Classes
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 tracked | 363 |
| Tracking since | Jul 17, 2019 |
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.
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