Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Pricing Report NDC 45963-201-11
Current Package Pricing Information
The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (NDC 45963-201-11) is $3.69154 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Oct 18, 2017.
As a provided by Actavis Pharma, Inc., 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 $3.69154 Per EA
Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks
Since Feb 2016, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $3.69154 to $5.08759 per EA. Over this 1 year and 8 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.
$3.6915 - $5.0876
37.82% Variance
7.70%
| Date | Unit Price | Unit | Source | Method | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2017 | $3.69154 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Sep 20, 2017 | $3.99965 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Aug 23, 2017 | $4.12676 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Jul 19, 2017 | $4.15844 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Jun 21, 2017 | $4.14356 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| May 17, 2017 | $4.11862 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Apr 19, 2017 | $4.18416 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Mar 22, 2017 | $4.03959 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $4.37930 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $4.37930 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | G - Generic |
| Nov 23, 2016 | $4.59049 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Oct 19, 2016 | $4.67266 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Sep 21, 2016 | $4.78158 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Aug 17, 2016 | $5.08759 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Jul 20, 2016 | $4.65791 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Jun 22, 2016 | $4.96621 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| May 18, 2016 | $4.68721 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Apr 20, 2016 | $4.88352 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1 | G - Generic |
| Feb 10, 2016 | $4.55152 | EA | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4 | G - 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
