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Comparative Effectiveness Review Summary Guides for Consumers [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2005-.
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Wholesale Prices of Prescription ADHD Medicines
| Brand Name | Dose | Price per Month for Brand* | Generic Name | Price per Month for Generic* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stimulants | ||||
| Adderall® | 5 mg | $113 | Mixed amphetamine salts | $45 |
| 10 mg | $113 | $45 | ||
| 20 mg | $113 | $45 | ||
| 30 mg | $113 | $45 | ||
| Adderall XR® | 10 mg | $236 | $184 | |
| 20 mg | $236 | $184 | ||
| 30 mg | $236 | $184 | ||
| Concerta® | 18 mg | $197 | Methylphenidate hydrochloride | $186 |
| 27 mg | $202 | $191 | ||
| 36 mg | $208 | $197 | ||
| 54 mg | $226 | $214 | ||
| Daytrana® Patch (9 hour per dose) | 10 mg | $212 (all doses) | Methylphenidate | N/A |
| 15 mg | ||||
| 20 mg | ||||
| 30 mg | ||||
| Dexedrine® | 5 mg | N/A | Dextroamphetamine | $206 |
| 10 mg | N/A | $206 | ||
| 20 mg | N/A | $412 | ||
| 30 mg | N/A | $412 | ||
| Focalin® | 2.5 mg | $22 | Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride | $20 |
| 5 mg | $32 | $29 | ||
| 10 mg | $46 | $42 | ||
| Focalin XR® | 10 mg | $200 | N/A | |
| 20 mg | $206 | N/A | ||
| 30 mg | $216 | N/A | ||
| 40 mg | $227 | N/A | ||
| Metadate CD® | 10 mg | $171 | Methylphenidate hydrochloride | $15 |
| 20 mg | $171 | $26 | ||
| 30 mg | $171 | $138 | ||
| 40 mg | $234 | N/A | ||
| 50 mg | $288 | N/A | ||
| 60 mg | $288 | N/A | ||
| Metadate ER® | 20 mg | $53 | N/A | |
| Methylin® | 2.5 mg | $105 | N/A | |
| 5 mg | $150 | N/A | ||
| 10 mg | $214 | N/A | ||
| Methylin ER® | 10 mg | N/A | N/A | |
| 20 mg | N/A | N/A | ||
| Ritalin® | 5 mg | $18 | N/A | |
| 10 mg | $30 | N/A | ||
| 20 mg | $53 | N/A | ||
| Ritalin LA® | 10 mg | $165 | N/A | |
| 20 mg | $165 | N/A | ||
| 30 mg | $169 | N/A | ||
| 40 mg | $173 | N/A | ||
| Ritalin SR® | 20 mg | $80 | N/A | |
| Vyvanse® | 20–70 mg | $205 (all doses) | Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate | N/A |
| Nonstimulants | ||||
| Intuniv® | 1 mg | $194 (all doses) | Guanfacine | $27 (1 mg) $40 (2 mg) |
| 2 mg | ||||
| 3 mg | ||||
| 4 mg | ||||
| Kapvay® | 1 mg | $104 | Clonidine hydrochloride | $8 |
| 2 mg | N/A | $9 | ||
| 3 mg | N/A | $16 | ||
| Strattera® | By child’s weight | $206–$241 | Atomoxetine | N/A |
CD, ER, LA, SR, and XR all refer to extended-release formulas of the medicine.
N/A = Price or generic product is not available.
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Prices are the average wholesale prices listed from RED BOOK Online®. Generic prices are the middle value in the range of prices listed from different manufacturers. The actual price of the medicines may be higher or lower than the prices listed here, depending on the manufacturer used by your pharmacy.
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