Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Pricing Report NDC 47781-540-01

Latest NADAC: $0.46657 per EA · Effective May 18, 2022 · Est. package price $46.66 (100 EA)
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 47781-540-01) is $0.46657 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since May 18, 2022.

As a provided by Alvogen Inc., this medication is distributed in a 100 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 PACKAGE 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
$0.46657
Per EA

Pricing Unit
Per EA Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
May 18, 2022
Billable Units
100 EA
Estimated Package Price
$46.66
Data Status
As of May 25, 2022
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
47781-540-01
Description
100 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 PACKAGE
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Nov 2017, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.30571 to $4.01725 per EA. Over this 4 years and 6 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
$0.3057 - $4.0173
Market Volatility
1,214.07% Variance
Latest Trend
41.48%

Recent NADAC Price History

DateUnit PriceUnitSourceMethodRate
May 18, 2022 $0.46657 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 20, 2022 $0.32978 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 23, 2022 $0.37583 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 23, 2022 $0.30571 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 19, 2022 $0.48379 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 22, 2021 $0.41818 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 17, 2021 $0.41910 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 20, 2021 $0.48052 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 22, 2021 $0.57922 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 18, 2021 $0.57192 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 21, 2021 $0.63789 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 23, 2021 $0.98615 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic

Earlier NADAC Price History

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: October 07, 2026