Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Pricing Report NDC 70408-369-35
Current Package Pricing Information
The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (NDC 70408-369-35) is $0.13551 per ML. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Apr 17, 2019.
As a provided by Nostrum Laboratories, Inc., this medication is distributed in a 500 mL 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 $0.13551 Per ML
The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks
Since Jan 2017, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.13551 to $0.67024 per ML. Over this 2 years and 2 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.
$0.1355 - $0.6702
394.61% Variance
14.87%
| Date | Unit Price | Unit | Source | Method | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2019 | $0.13551 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Apr 17, 2019 | $0.13551 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.15918 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.15918 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 19, 2018 | $0.21856 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 19, 2018 | $0.21856 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 22, 2018 | $0.18634 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 20, 2018 | $0.39855 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 20, 2018 | $0.39855 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 17, 2018 | $0.40063 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 17, 2018 | $0.40063 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 20, 2017 | $0.66112 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 20, 2017 | $0.66112 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 21, 2017 | $0.63614 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 21, 2017 | $0.63614 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| May 17, 2017 | $0.65558 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 22, 2017 | $0.65564 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 22, 2017 | $0.65564 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 18, 2017 | $0.67024 | ML | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - 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.
- Code 5: The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
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
