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Ritalin Methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 mg
Generic for: Ritalin
💰 Pharmacy Cost Benchmark
$12.10 / tablet
30-day estimate: $363.07 · 90-day: $1089.21
Source: NADAC (CMS) · Effective: 2025-10-22
Pricing shown is for a therapeutically equivalent product (same active ingredient, strength, and dose form). Equivalent NDC: 00078-0370-05
Pricing resolved from a therapeutically equivalent NDC via RxCUI because the exact package lacked a current NADAC row.
Estimated fair retail range
$544.60 – $1089.21
For a typical 30-day supply (1 unit/day).
🔄 Compare Alternatives
| Drug | Per-unit cost | 30-day supply |
|---|---|---|
| brand — methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 MG Oral Tablet [Ritalin]← cheapest | $1.63 / EA | $48.95 |
| brand — 40/60 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Aptensio] | $8.00 / EA | $239.90 |
| brand — 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 MG Chewable Extended Release Oral Tablet [QuilliChew] | $11.88 / EA | $356.48 |
| brand — 50/50 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Ritalin] | $12.10 / EA | $363.07 |
📈 Price History (last 12 months)
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⚠️ Important
- NADAC reflects pharmacy acquisition cost, not your out-of-pocket cost.
- Actual prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location.
- This is not medical advice. Always consult your pharmacist.