Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release
Pricing Report NDC 0591-3873-19

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

Current Package Pricing Information

The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (NDC 0591-3873-19) is $2.87749 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Feb 19, 2025.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Actavis Pharma, Inc., this medication is distributed in a 90 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
$2.87749
Per EA

Effective Date
Feb 19, 2025
Data Status
As of Feb 11, 2026
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
90 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Dec 2022, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $2.73518 to $5.53186 per EA. Over this 2 years and 1 month 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
$2.7352 - $5.5319
Market Volatility
102.25% Variance
Latest Trend
6.30%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Feb 19, 2025 $2.87749 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 19, 2025 $2.87749 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Jan 22, 2025 $3.07109 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 18, 2024 $3.01809 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 20, 2024 $3.26470 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 23, 2024 $2.91209 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 18, 2024 $2.84227 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 21, 2024 $2.84472 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 17, 2024 $2.84690 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 19, 2024 $3.00518 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 22, 2024 $2.73518 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 17, 2024 $3.54102 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 01, 2023 $5.53186 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 3G - Generic
Mar 01, 2023 $5.53186 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Dec 21, 2022 $4.96573 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 21, 2022 $4.96573 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic

Pricing Methodology Legend

  • Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
  • 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