Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release
Pricing Report NDC 70010-016-03

View Wholesale Price per Unit, Acquisition Costs, and Historic Pricing Trends

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (NDC 70010-016-03) is $11.00326 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jun 17, 2026.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., this medication is distributed in a 30 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
$11.00326
Per EA

Effective Date
Jun 17, 2026
Billable Units
30 EA
Estimated Package Price
$330.10
Data Status
As of Jul 08, 2026
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Package NDC
Description
30 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 Sep 2021, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $7.27995 to $11.27199 per EA. Over this 4 years and 8 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
$7.2800 - $11.2720
Market Volatility
54.84% Variance
Latest Trend
0.37%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jun 17, 2026 $11.00326 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 20, 2026 $11.04443 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 22, 2026 $10.86991 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 18, 2026 $10.57109 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 18, 2026 $10.15182 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 21, 2026 $9.91402 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 17, 2025 $9.73881 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 19, 2025 $9.85034 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 22, 2025 $10.28427 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 17, 2025 $10.81192 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 20, 2025 $11.20982 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 23, 2025 $11.27199 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 18, 2025 $11.18302 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 21, 2025 $11.05827 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 23, 2025 $10.63780 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 19, 2025 $9.35509 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 19, 2025 $8.15886 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 22, 2025 $8.07036 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 18, 2024 $9.02746 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 20, 2024 $9.69358 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 23, 2024 $10.05400 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 18, 2024 $10.09280 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 20, 2023 $7.27995 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 20, 2023 $7.27995 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Aug 23, 2023 $8.03861 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 19, 2023 $8.37160 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 17, 2023 $8.13867 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 17, 2023 $8.13867 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Apr 19, 2023 $7.46285 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 22, 2023 $7.54905 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 22, 2023 $7.54905 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Jul 20, 2022 $8.06821 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 20, 2022 $8.06821 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 4G - Generic
Sep 22, 2021 $8.60407 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 22, 2021 $8.60407 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