Ritalin Capsule, Extended Release
Pricing Report NDC 0078-0424-05

View Wholesale Price per Unit, Acquisition Costs, and Historic Pricing Trends

Current Package Pricing Information

The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Ritalin La (NDC 0078-0424-05) is $12.07002 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Sep 17, 2025.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, this medication is distributed in a 100 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE configuration. The pricing data is derived from C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy surveys, reflecting the actual invoice prices paid by community pharmacies to drug wholesalers.

NADAC Pricing Summary

NADAC pricing snapshot for this package NDC

Acquisition Cost
$12.07002
Per EA

Effective Date
Sep 17, 2025
Billable Units
100 EA
Estimated Package Price
$1,207.00
Data Status
As of Jul 08, 2026
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
100 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Generic Benchmark
The generic equivalent rate is $2.39345 (Effective: Jun 17, 2026)
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Nov 2013, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $5.10891 to $12.15138 per EA. Over this 11 years and 9 months period, the pricing trend reflects the shifting acquisition costs reported by retail and chain pharmacies to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The following interactive chart and historical table detail every recorded price adjustment based on these federal surveys.

Price Range
$5.1089 - $12.1514
Market Volatility
137.85% Variance
Latest Trend
No Change
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Sep 17, 2025 $12.07002 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $12.07002 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $12.07002 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $12.07002 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $12.07002 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $12.07002 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $12.07002 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $12.07002 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $12.07002 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Sep 17, 2025 $12.07002 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Aug 20, 2025 $12.07002 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jul 23, 2025 $12.08464 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jun 18, 2025 $12.09514 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
May 21, 2025 $12.09333 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Apr 23, 2025 $12.09333 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Mar 19, 2025 $12.09333 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Feb 19, 2025 $12.11984 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jan 22, 2025 $12.11984 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Dec 18, 2024 $12.11984 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Nov 20, 2024 $12.11984 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Oct 23, 2024 $12.11420 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Mar 15, 2024 $12.15138 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Mar 15, 2024 $12.15138 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Mar 15, 2024 $12.15138 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Mar 15, 2024 $12.15138 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Mar 15, 2024 $12.15138 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Mar 15, 2024 $12.15138 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Mar 15, 2024 $12.15138 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Mar 15, 2024 $12.15138 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Mar 15, 2024 $12.15138 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 17, 2024 $11.05676 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Jan 17, 2024 $11.05676 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 03, 2018 $9.56425 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jan 03, 2018 $9.56425 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jan 03, 2018 $9.56425 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jul 11, 2017 $9.11749 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jul 11, 2017 $9.11749 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jul 11, 2017 $9.11749 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Feb 22, 2017 $8.77526 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Feb 22, 2017 $8.77526 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Feb 22, 2017 $8.77526 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 04, 2017 $8.87865 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jan 04, 2017 $8.87865 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jul 12, 2016 $8.45586 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jul 12, 2016 $8.45586 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jul 12, 2016 $8.45586 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 05, 2016 $7.69421 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jan 05, 2016 $7.69421 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jul 07, 2015 $7.00110 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jul 07, 2015 $7.00110 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jul 07, 2015 $7.00110 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Jan 06, 2015 $6.74480 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jan 06, 2015 $6.74480 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jan 03, 2014 $5.87009 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand
Jan 03, 2014 $5.87009 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3B - Brand
Jan 03, 2014 $5.87009 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4B - Brand
Nov 21, 2013 $5.10891 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1B - Brand
Nov 21, 2013 $5.10891 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 2B - Brand

Pricing Methodology Legend

  • Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
  • Code 2: The average acquisition cost of the most recent survey was within ± 2% of the current NADAC; therefore, the NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
  • Code 3: The NADAC based on survey data has been adjusted to reflect changes in published pricing, or as a result of an inquiry to the help desk.
  • Code 4: The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.

Understanding NADAC Pricing Data

The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is compiled by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This data is derived from random monthly surveys of more than 60,000 pharmacies across all 50 states.


Important Price Distinction:

The prices listed on this page represent the wholesale invoice price paid by pharmacies to acquire the drug. This is NOT the retail price paid by consumers at the pharmacy counter. Final patient costs typically include pharmacy markups, professional dispensing fees, and insurance adjustments.

NADAC Pricing Data Last Updated on: July 08, 2026