Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablet, Chewable
Pricing Report NDC 43386-571-01

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 43386-571-01) is $2.05689 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Aug 23, 2023.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Lupin Pharmaceuticals,inc., this medication is distributed in a 100 TABLET, CHEWABLE 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
$2.05689
Per EA

Pricing Unit
Per EA Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Aug 23, 2023
Billable Units
100 EA
Estimated Package Price
$205.69
Data Status
As of Aug 23, 2023
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
43386-571-01
Description
100 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Nov 2018, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $1.99103 to $3.39660 per EA. Over this 4 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
$1.9910 - $3.3966
Market Volatility
70.60% Variance
Latest Trend
4.61%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Aug 23, 2023 $2.05689 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 21, 2023 $2.15623 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 21, 2023 $2.15623 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Apr 19, 2023 $2.29285 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 19, 2023 $2.29285 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Mar 22, 2023 $2.72562 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 22, 2023 $2.72197 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 18, 2023 $2.11551 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 21, 2022 $2.38756 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 23, 2022 $2.92783 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 19, 2022 $2.78070 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 21, 2022 $2.74427 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 17, 2022 $2.99584 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 20, 2022 $2.77063 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 20, 2022 $2.77063 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Nov 17, 2021 $3.39660 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 17, 2021 $3.39660 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Jul 21, 2021 $3.17256 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 21, 2021 $3.17256 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
May 19, 2021 $2.69577 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 19, 2021 $2.69577 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Apr 21, 2021 $3.01034 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 17, 2021 $2.84768 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 17, 2021 $2.84768 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Jan 20, 2021 $1.99103 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 23, 2020 $2.38218 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 21, 2020 $2.45388 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 21, 2020 $2.45388 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
May 20, 2020 $2.92118 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 20, 2020 $2.92118 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Jan 22, 2020 $3.10343 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 22, 2020 $3.10343 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
May 22, 2019 $3.25790 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 22, 2019 $3.25790 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Nov 21, 2018 $3.39483 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 21, 2018 $3.39483 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 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