Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (la)
Pricing Report NDC 51862-263-01

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

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 (la) (NDC 51862-263-01) is $2.51295 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Feb 19, 2020.

As a provided by Mayne Pharma, this medication is distributed in a 100 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 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
$2.51295
Per EA

Pricing Unit
Per EA Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Feb 19, 2020
Billable Units
100 EA
Estimated Package Price
$251.30
Data Status
As of Feb 19, 2020
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
51862-263-01
Description
100 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Mar 2017, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $2.51295 to $4.37948 per EA. Over this 2 years and 11 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
$2.5130 - $4.3795
Market Volatility
74.28% Variance
Latest Trend
1.06%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Feb 19, 2020 $2.51295 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 22, 2020 $2.53999 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 18, 2019 $4.04056 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 20, 2019 $3.50009 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 23, 2019 $3.46985 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 18, 2019 $2.60171 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 21, 2019 $3.52945 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 17, 2019 $3.45966 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 19, 2019 $3.38122 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 22, 2019 $3.32336 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 17, 2019 $3.67978 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 20, 2019 $3.31913 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 20, 2019 $3.36983 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 23, 2019 $3.41818 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 19, 2018 $3.02848 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 21, 2018 $3.05513 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 17, 2018 $3.64800 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 19, 2018 $3.82009 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 22, 2018 $3.98040 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 18, 2018 $3.86355 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 20, 2018 $3.54757 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 23, 2018 $3.88959 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 18, 2018 $3.78445 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 21, 2018 $3.96314 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 21, 2018 $4.02787 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 17, 2018 $3.89104 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 20, 2017 $4.07634 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 22, 2017 $3.90938 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 18, 2017 $3.82699 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 20, 2017 $3.81776 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 23, 2017 $3.96139 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 19, 2017 $3.92850 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 21, 2017 $3.94826 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 17, 2017 $4.37948 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 19, 2017 $4.28849 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 22, 2017 $4.35518 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 15, 2017 $4.02932 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.

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