Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP is a generic product labeled by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., priced at $1.8123 per EA under NDC 75907005001. Its NADAC has been published 81 times since Feb 5, 2025.
FDA first approved this application on Dec 1, 2011. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB1 — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
20 mg/1
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc.NDC
75907005001
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA078458FDA Approved
12/1/2011
TE Code
AB1
On Market Since
12/20/2024
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP has been published 81 times since Feb 5, 2025, and over the history we have for it it has declined 25.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $1.8123 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $3.0686 (Apr 16, 2025) |
| All-time low | $1.8123 (Aug 19, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $2.0362 |
| 52-week low | $1.8123 |
| Median price | $1.8894 |
| Average price | $2.0689 |
| Largest weekly change | +18.7% (Feb 19, 2025) |
| Weeks tracked | 81 |
| Tracking since | Feb 5, 2025 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 manufacturers 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). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 19% at current NADAC. 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(LA) 20 MG CP?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP, manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., is $1.8123 per EA (NDC 75907005001), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP has declined 25.5%. It has been tracked across 81 weekly CMS publications since Feb 5, 2025.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP?
Since Feb 5, 2025, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP has ranged from a low of $1.8123 (Aug 19, 2026) to a high of $3.0686 (Apr 16, 2025), with a median of $1.8894 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP?
Yes. 5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP, is $1.4593 per EA — about 19% below METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP?
METHYLPHENIDATE ER(LA) 20 MG CP (NDC 75907005001) is labeled by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.