Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, priced at $16.7359 per EA under NDC 72603039901. Its NADAC has been published 69 times since Apr 30, 2025.
FDA first approved this application on Aug 25, 2023. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the Methylphenidate Hydrochloride market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.
Strength
72 mg/1
Manufacturer
NorthStar Rx LLCNDC
72603039901
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA217229FDA Approved
8/25/2023
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
2/1/2025
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB has been published 69 times since Apr 30, 2025, and over the history we have for it it has risen 5.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $16.7359 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $16.7359 (Aug 19, 2026) |
| All-time low | $15.8986 (Apr 30, 2025) |
| 52-week high | $16.7359 |
| 52-week low | $16.2165 |
| Median price | $16.3170 |
| Average price | $16.3624 |
| Largest weekly change | +2.4% (Dec 17, 2025) |
| Weeks tracked | 69 |
| Tracking since | Apr 30, 2025 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. 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 72 MG TAB?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB, manufactured by NorthStar Rx LLC, is $16.7359 per EA (NDC 72603039901), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB has risen 5.3%. It has been tracked across 69 weekly CMS publications since Apr 30, 2025.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB?
Since Apr 30, 2025, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $15.8986 (Apr 30, 2025) to a high of $16.7359 (Aug 19, 2026), with a median of $16.3170 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB?
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB (NDC 72603039901) is labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.