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Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride 5 mg
Generic for: Focalin
💰 Pharmacy Cost Benchmark
$1.13 / tablet
30-day estimate: $33.81 · 90-day: $101.43
Source: NADAC (CMS) · Effective: 2025-12-17
Pricing shown is for a therapeutically equivalent product (same active ingredient, strength, and dose form). Equivalent NDC: 00093-5550-01
Pricing resolved from a therapeutically equivalent NDC via RxCUI because the exact package lacked a current NADAC row.
Estimated fair retail range
$50.71 – $101.42
For a typical 30-day supply (1 unit/day).
🔄 Compare Alternatives
| Drug | Per-unit cost | 30-day supply |
|---|---|---|
| brand — dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride 2.5 MG Oral Tablet [Focalin]← cheapest | $0.65 / EA | $19.46 |
| brand — dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride 5 MG Oral Tablet [Focalin] | $0.92 / EA | $27.69 |
| brand — dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride 10 MG Oral Tablet [Focalin] | $1.33 / EA | $39.89 |
| generic — 24 HR dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride 40 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule | $1.39 / EA | $41.85 |
| brand — 24 HR dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride 5 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Focalin] | $4.70 / EA | $140.91 |
📈 Price History (last 12 months)
▼ -81.5% since Dec 2015
⚠️ Important
- NADAC reflects pharmacy acquisition cost, not your out-of-pocket cost.
- Actual prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location.
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