Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine vs Methylphenidate
Compare Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine and Methylphenidate side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine | Methylphenidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Central Nervous System Stimulant | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
| Used to treat | ADHD, Narcolepsy | ADHD, Depression, Narcolepsy |
| Generic price | From $0.23 each, about $6.98 for 30 (10 mg tablet) | From $0.13 each, about $3.80 for 30 (5 mg tablet); other forms from $0.078 per mL (5 mg/5 mL solution) |
| Brand price | Adderall: from $6.81 each, about $204 for 30 (20 mg capsule (XR)) | Ritalin: from $0.79 each, about $23.81 for 30 (5 mg tablet). Concerta: from $12.33 each, about $370 for 30 (18 mg tablet (ER)) |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 97% less than the brand | Generic costs about 94% less than the brand |