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Methylphenidate Film, Extended Release

Brand names: Methylphenidate Transdermal System

Category: Psychiatry

Available 4

FDA status: Current · Last FDA update: Sep 2, 2026 · First posted: Feb 28, 2025 (in shortage 1 year 7 months) · 1 manufacturers, 4 listed presentations

As of Sep 2, 2026, the FDA lists Methylphenidate Film, Extended Release as currently in shortage. Of 4 manufacturer presentations, 4 Available.

Ask your pharmacist: which of the 1 manufacturers below can they order right now, and whether a different strength or form of Methylphenidate Film, Extended Release is available. For alternatives, talk to your prescriber — see what to do if your medication is in shortage.
Presentation & package NDCManufacturerAvailabilityFDA note
Methylphenidate, Film, Extended Release, 10 mg (NDC 0574-2410-65)
NDC 0574-2410-65
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Available Distributed by Padagis US LLC
Methylphenidate, Film, Extended Release, 15 mg (NDC 0574-2415-65)
NDC 0574-2415-65
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Available Distributed by Padagis US LLC
Methylphenidate, Film, Extended Release, 20 mg (NDC 0574-2420-65)
NDC 0574-2420-65
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Available Distributed by Padagis US LLC
Methylphenidate, Film, Extended Release, 30 mg (NDC 0574-2430-65)
NDC 0574-2430-65
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Available Distributed by Padagis US LLC

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FDA data last synced Oct 1, 2026 (FDA record dated Sep 30, 2026).