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

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 51862-264-01) 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
$227.96
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%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
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
Feb 20, 2019 $4.01615 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 23, 2019 $3.62448 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 19, 2018 $3.34525 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 21, 2018 $3.69062 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 17, 2018 $4.11454 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 19, 2018 $3.57831 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 22, 2018 $4.00080 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 18, 2018 $4.03854 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 20, 2018 $3.88319 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 23, 2018 $4.13843 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 18, 2018 $3.98689 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 21, 2018 $4.17669 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 21, 2018 $4.05349 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 17, 2018 $3.84533 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 20, 2017 $4.04937 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 22, 2017 $4.09305 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 18, 2017 $3.69154 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 20, 2017 $3.99965 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 23, 2017 $4.12676 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 19, 2017 $4.15844 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 21, 2017 $4.14356 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 17, 2017 $4.11862 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 19, 2017 $4.18416 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 22, 2017 $4.03959 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 08, 2017 $4.37930 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