Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Pricing Report NDC 45963-202-11

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

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (NDC 45963-202-11) is $4.19747 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Feb 21, 2018.

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
$4.19747
Per EA

Pricing Unit
Per EA Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Feb 21, 2018
Billable Units
100 EA
Estimated Package Price
$419.75
Data Status
As of Feb 21, 2018
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
45963-202-11
Description
100 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE 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 Feb 2016, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $3.99468 to $4.94031 per EA. Over this 2 years 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
$3.9947 - $4.9403
Market Volatility
23.67% Variance
Latest Trend
3.69%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Feb 21, 2018 $4.19747 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 17, 2018 $4.35837 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 22, 2017 $4.32653 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 22, 2017 $4.32653 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Aug 23, 2017 $3.99468 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 23, 2017 $3.99468 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Jun 21, 2017 $4.37674 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 21, 2017 $4.37674 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
May 17, 2017 $4.30308 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 19, 2017 $4.33213 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 22, 2017 $4.23772 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 21, 2016 $4.62819 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 21, 2016 $4.62819 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Nov 23, 2016 $4.66805 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 19, 2016 $4.62115 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 21, 2016 $4.69325 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 17, 2016 $4.78577 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 20, 2016 $4.79123 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 22, 2016 $4.71301 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 18, 2016 $4.70880 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 20, 2016 $4.94031 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 23, 2016 $4.86236 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 10, 2016 $4.82154 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