Product Information
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.2728 per EA under NDC 75834032701. Its NADAC has been published 88 times since Dec 18, 2024.
FDA first approved this application on Sep 19, 2018. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
75834032701
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA209211FDA Approved
9/19/2018
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
5/3/2024
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB has been published 88 times since Dec 18, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has risen 6.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2728 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.2933 (Jul 16, 2025) |
| All-time low | $0.2557 (Dec 18, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.2915 |
| 52-week low | $0.2638 |
| Median price | $0.2725 |
| Average price | $0.2762 |
| Largest weekly change | -7.7% (Aug 20, 2025) |
| Weeks tracked | 88 |
| Tracking since | Dec 18, 2024 |
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 DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB, manufactured by Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.2728 per EA (NDC 75834032701), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB has risen 6.7%. It has been tracked across 88 weekly CMS publications since Dec 18, 2024.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB?
Since Dec 18, 2024, the NADAC for DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.2557 (Dec 18, 2024) to a high of $0.2933 (Jul 16, 2025), with a median of $0.2725 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB?
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 5 MG TAB (NDC 75834032701) is labeled by Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.