Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release
Pricing Report NDC 0591-3902-19

View Wholesale Price per Unit, Acquisition Costs, and Historic Pricing Trends
Table of Contents
  1. Current Pricing Information
  2. Pricing History

Current Package Pricing Information

The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (NDC 0591-3902-19) is $5.84057 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Apr 23, 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
$5.84057
Per EA

Pricing Unit
Per EA Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Apr 23, 2025
Data Status
As of Apr 15, 2026
Pharmacy Source Pharmacy Type Indicator
Data collected from Chain/Independent pharmacy surveys.
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Rate Classification Classification for Rate Setting
Indicates if the NDC is Brand (B) or Generic (G).
G - Generic
Package NDC
0591-3902-19
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 Apr 2024, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $4.20676 to $5.84057 per EA. Over this 1 year 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
$4.2068 - $5.8406
Market Volatility
38.84% Variance
Latest Trend
3.75%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Apr 23, 2025 $5.84057 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 23, 2025 $5.84057 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Mar 19, 2025 $5.62938 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 19, 2025 $5.35704 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 22, 2025 $4.98620 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 18, 2024 $4.77020 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 20, 2024 $4.72804 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 18, 2024 $4.24263 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 18, 2024 $4.24263 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Aug 21, 2024 $4.20676 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 17, 2024 $4.67096 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 19, 2024 $5.70009 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 22, 2024 $5.66252 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 17, 2024 $5.72899 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic

Pricing Methodology Legend

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