Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, priced at $16.6796 per EA under NDC 72603039901. Its NADAC has been published 61 times since Apr 30, 2025.
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Strength
72 mg/1
Manufacturer
NorthStar Rx LLCNDC
72603039901
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA217229On Market Since
2/1/2025
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB has been published 61 times since Apr 30, 2025, and over the history we have for it it has risen 4.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $16.6796 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $16.6796 (Jun 24, 2026) |
| All-time low | $15.8986 (Apr 30, 2025) |
| 52-week high | $16.6796 |
| 52-week low | $16.0109 |
| Median price | $16.2789 |
| Average price | $16.3167 |
| Largest weekly change | +2.4% (Dec 17, 2025) |
| Weeks tracked | 61 |
| Tracking since | Apr 30, 2025 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 NADAC-published product sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 1 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.
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 $16.6796 per EA (NDC 72603039901), effective Jun 24, 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 4.9%. It has been tracked across 61 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 $16.6796 (Jun 24, 2026), with a median of $16.2789 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB?
1 NADAC-published product shares the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as METHYLPHENIDATE ER 72 MG TAB, 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.
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