Drug shortage

Extended Release · Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

FDA drug shortage · Current · updated Apr 4, 2025

Key facts

Generic name Extended Release, Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablet
Proprietary name Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Company Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Presentation Methylphenidate Hydrochloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 54 mg (NDC 57664-609-88)
Dosage form Extended Release, Tablet
Strength 54 mg
Status Current
Reason for shortage Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Therapeutic category Psychiatry
Package NDCs 57664-609-88
First posted Jul 26, 2023
Last updated Apr 4, 2025

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  • 100–999 FDA shortage records for this drug

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