Aptensio XR

Generic name: methylphenidate

Used for: ADHD

How do you pay?

How to pay the least

Ask for the cash price

Generic methylphenidate XR

No pharmacy we check posts a price for methylphenidate XR, 30 capsules.

  1. Ask your pharmacy for the cash price of generic methylphenidate XR.Find pharmacies near you 
  2. Ask one or two other pharmacies too. Cash prices for the same generic can differ a lot from store to store.

A regular generic has the same active ingredient as Aptensio XR, and the FDA requires it to work the same way.

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Question
Brand nameAptensio XR
Authorized genericmethylphenidate
Regular genericmethylphenidate
What you’d pay
Not soldNo longer sold
Cash priceAsk the pharmacyOften less than Aptensio XR
Cash priceAsk the pharmacyUsually the lowest
Same as Aptensio XR?
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Same medicine
Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ

Brand nameNot sold

Aptensio XR itself isn’t sold as a prescription anymore. Its generic versions, if any, are in the other tabs.

See the authorized generic →

Authorized genericThe NDC to ask for

The same medicine as Aptensio XR, without the brand name. Give the pharmacy its NDC to get it.

methylphenidate

Sold by
  • Rhodes PharmaceuticalsThe company behind Aptensio XR
Your strength
NDC to ask for
  • 10 mgextended-release capsule
    • 42858-075-4511-digit: 42858-0075-4590 capsules per bottle
  • 15 mgextended-release capsule
    • 42858-076-4511-digit: 42858-0076-4590 capsules per bottle
  • 20 mgextended-release capsule
    • 42858-077-4511-digit: 42858-0077-4590 capsules per bottle
  • 30 mgextended-release capsule
    • 42858-078-4511-digit: 42858-0078-4590 capsules per bottle
  • 40 mgextended-release capsule
    • 42858-079-4511-digit: 42858-0079-4590 capsules per bottle
  • 50 mgextended-release capsule
    • 42858-080-4511-digit: 42858-0080-4590 capsules per bottle
  • 60 mgextended-release capsule
    • 42858-081-4511-digit: 42858-0081-4590 capsules per bottle

Source: FDA, updated October 30, 2026

What to say at the pharmacy

“Before you fill my Aptensio XR, can you tell me what I’d pay for the brand, for the authorized generic from Rhodes Pharmaceuticals, and for a regular generic?”

Paying cash? Ask for each one’s cash price. With insurance, ask what your plan charges for each.

Brand and authorized generic labels

Official labels and ingredient lists from DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

10 mg extended-release capsule

Aptensio XR itself isn’t sold anymore, so there’s no current brand label to compare. Here’s the authorized generic’s label.

Authorized genericRhodes Pharmaceuticals
See the ingredients

Active: methylphenidate hydrochloride 10 mg

Inactive:

  • Ammonio methacrylate copolymer type B
  • FD&C Blue No. 1
  • Ferrosoferric oxide
  • Gelatin
  • Hypromellose
  • Methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer
  • Polyethylene glycol
  • Potassium hydroxide
  • Propylene glycol
  • Silicon dioxide
  • Corn starch
  • Sucrose
  • Talc
  • Titanium dioxide
  • Triethyl citrate
  • Water

15 mg extended-release capsule

Aptensio XR itself isn’t sold anymore, so there’s no current brand label to compare. Here’s the authorized generic’s label.

Authorized genericRhodes Pharmaceuticals
See the ingredients

Active: methylphenidate hydrochloride 15 mg

Inactive:

  • Ammonio methacrylate copolymer type B
  • D&C Red No. 28
  • D&C Yellow No. 10
  • FD&C Red No. 40
  • Ferrosoferric oxide
  • Gelatin
  • Hypromellose
  • Methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer
  • Polyethylene glycol
  • Potassium hydroxide
  • Propylene glycol
  • Silicon dioxide
  • Corn starch
  • Sucrose
  • Talc
  • Titanium dioxide
  • Triethyl citrate
  • Water

20 mg extended-release capsule

Aptensio XR itself isn’t sold anymore, so there’s no current brand label to compare. Here’s the authorized generic’s label.

Authorized genericRhodes Pharmaceuticals
See the ingredients

Active: methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 mg

Inactive:

  • Ammonio methacrylate copolymer type B
  • D&C Red No. 33
  • D&C Yellow No. 10
  • Ferrosoferric oxide
  • Gelatin
  • Hypromellose
  • Methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer
  • Polyethylene glycol
  • Potassium hydroxide
  • Propylene glycol
  • Silicon dioxide
  • Corn starch
  • Sucrose
  • Talc
  • Titanium dioxide
  • Triethyl citrate
  • Water

30 mg extended-release capsule

Aptensio XR itself isn’t sold anymore, so there’s no current brand label to compare. Here’s the authorized generic’s label.

Authorized genericRhodes Pharmaceuticals
See the ingredients

Active: methylphenidate hydrochloride 30 mg

Inactive:

  • Ammonio methacrylate copolymer type B
  • FD&C Blue No. 1
  • FD&C Red No. 3
  • Ferrosoferric oxide
  • Gelatin
  • Hypromellose
  • Methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer
  • Polyethylene glycol
  • Potassium hydroxide
  • Propylene glycol
  • Silicon dioxide
  • Corn starch
  • Sucrose
  • Talc
  • Titanium dioxide
  • Triethyl citrate
  • Water

40 mg extended-release capsule

Aptensio XR itself isn’t sold anymore, so there’s no current brand label to compare. Here’s the authorized generic’s label.

Authorized genericRhodes Pharmaceuticals
See the ingredients

Active: methylphenidate hydrochloride 40 mg

Inactive:

  • Ammonio methacrylate copolymer type B
  • D&C Red No. 28
  • FD&C Blue No. 1
  • FD&C Red No. 40
  • Ferrosoferric oxide
  • Gelatin
  • Hypromellose
  • Methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer
  • Polyethylene glycol
  • Potassium hydroxide
  • Propylene glycol
  • Silicon dioxide
  • Corn starch
  • Sucrose
  • Talc
  • Titanium dioxide
  • Triethyl citrate
  • Water

50 mg extended-release capsule

Aptensio XR itself isn’t sold anymore, so there’s no current brand label to compare. Here’s the authorized generic’s label.

Authorized genericRhodes Pharmaceuticals
See the ingredients

Active: methylphenidate hydrochloride 50 mg

Inactive:

  • Ammonio methacrylate copolymer type B
  • D&C Yellow No. 10
  • FD&C Green No. 3
  • Ferrosoferric oxide
  • Gelatin
  • Hypromellose
  • Methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer
  • Polyethylene glycol
  • Potassium hydroxide
  • Propylene glycol
  • Silicon dioxide
  • Corn starch
  • Sucrose
  • Talc
  • Titanium dioxide
  • Triethyl citrate
  • Water

60 mg extended-release capsule

Aptensio XR itself isn’t sold anymore, so there’s no current brand label to compare. Here’s the authorized generic’s label.

Authorized genericRhodes Pharmaceuticals
See the ingredients

Active: methylphenidate hydrochloride 60 mg

Inactive:

  • Ammonio methacrylate copolymer type B
  • Ferrosoferric oxide
  • Gelatin
  • Hypromellose
  • Methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer
  • Polyethylene glycol
  • Potassium hydroxide
  • Propylene glycol
  • Silicon dioxide
  • Corn starch
  • Sucrose
  • Talc
  • Titanium dioxide
  • Triethyl citrate
  • Water

Regular genericWho makes it

One company sells a generic of Aptensio XR that the FDA rates a substitute. A pharmacy fills whichever one it stocks. To get a certain maker, ask for it by name; most pharmacies can order it in a day or two.

It’s mostly filled by specialty pharmacies. Your prescriber’s office or insurer can tell you which one to use.

  • Actavis PharmaAll 7 strengths

    Has dyes: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40

    How it looks, what’s in it, NDCs

    10 mg Turquoise and white, capsule, 14 mm, marked “A854 / 10 / mg”

    PackageNDC
    Bottle of 900591-3854-19

    15 mg Cream and white, capsule, 14 mm, marked “A862 / 15 / mg”

    PackageNDC
    Bottle of 900591-3862-19

    20 mg Gray and white, capsule, 16 mm, marked “A869 / 20 / mg”

    PackageNDC
    Bottle of 900591-3869-19

    30 mg Blue and white, capsule, 18 mm, marked “A873 / 30 / mg”

    PackageNDC
    Bottle of 900591-3873-19

    40 mg Yellow and white, capsule, 19 mm, marked “A891 / 40 / mg”

    PackageNDC
    Bottle of 900591-3891-19

    50 mg Green and white, capsule, 22 mm, marked “A895 / 50 / mg”

    PackageNDC
    Bottle of 900591-3895-19

    60 mg Pink and white, capsule, 22 mm, marked “A902 / 60 / mg”

    PackageNDC
    Bottle of 900591-3902-19

    Inactive ingredients: ammonio methacrylate copolymer type b, fumaric acid, gelatin, hypromelloses, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 8000, sucrose, starch, corn, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate, ferrosoferric oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Red No. 3, ferric oxide yellow, FD&C Red No. 40

    FDA label

The FDA doesn’t rate Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Granules Pharmaceuticals and SpecGx’s versions of methylphenidate a substitute for Aptensio XR, so a pharmacy can’t swap them in without your prescriber’s OK.

Who sells it: FDA and Medicaid records, updated weekly. Each maker’s page, card and program is from its own site.

What it’s used for

What the FDA label says

Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules are a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years and older.

Limitations of Use:

The use of methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules is not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage.

Source: the FDA label for Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (Rhodes Pharmaceuticals LLC), May 29, 2026. Full label on DailyMed 

Good to know

Prices change: confirm with the pharmacy before you fill. drugalt.com/drug/aptensio-xr/