Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (la)
Pricing Report NDC 51862-264-01

Latest NADAC: $2.27965 per EA · Effective Feb 19, 2020 · Est. package price $227.97 (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 (la) (NDC 51862-264-01) is $2.27965 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
$2.27965
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
$227.97
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
51862-264-01
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 Feb 2017, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $2.27965 to $4.37930 per EA. Over this 3 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
$2.2797 - $4.3793
Market Volatility
92.10% Variance
Latest Trend
43.32%

Recent NADAC Price History

DateUnit PriceUnitSourceMethodRate
Feb 19, 2020 $2.27965 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 18, 2019 $4.02174 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 18, 2019 $4.02174 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Nov 20, 2019 $3.96324 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 23, 2019 $3.23955 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 18, 2019 $3.56214 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 21, 2019 $3.73580 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 17, 2019 $3.69375 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 19, 2019 $4.05992 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 22, 2019 $3.42680 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 17, 2019 $3.85049 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 20, 2019 $3.58722 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 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