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Methylphenidate hydrochloride Methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 mg
Generic for: Adhansia, Aptensio, Concerta, Jornay, Metadate, Methylin, QuilliChew, Quillivant, Relexxii, Ritalin
💰 Pharmacy Cost Benchmark
$0.15 / ML
30-day estimate: $4.42 · 90-day: $13.26
Source: NADAC (CMS) · Effective: 2025-12-17
Pricing shown is an estimate based on the active ingredient. The exact strength, dose form, and packaging may differ.
Pricing estimated from an ingredient/name-based match because no exact or sibling-family NADAC row was available.
Basis: Ingredient-level name match for methylphenidate
Estimated fair retail range
$6.64 – $13.27
For a typical 30-day supply (1 unit/day).
🔄 Compare Alternatives
| Drug | Per-unit cost | 30-day supply |
|---|---|---|
| brand — methylphenidate hydrochloride 1 MG/ML Oral Solution [Methylin]← cheapest | $0.16 / ML | $4.85 |
| brand — methylphenidate hydrochloride 2 MG/ML Oral Solution [Methylin] | $0.23 / ML | $6.95 |
| brand — methylphenidate hydrochloride 5 MG Oral Tablet [Ritalin] | $0.80 / EA | $23.99 |
| brand — methylphenidate hydrochloride 10 MG Oral Tablet [Ritalin] | $1.13 / EA | $33.98 |
| brand — methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 MG Oral Tablet [Ritalin] | $1.63 / EA | $48.95 |
📈 Price History (last 12 months)
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⚠️ Important
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