Prescription drug · NDA
Ritalin (Methylphenidate hydrochloride) NDC 66758-273
Methylphenidate hydrochloride 5 mg/1 · Tablet · Oral · Sandoz Inc
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66758-273-01 | 66758027301 | 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (66758-273-01)Marketed from Jul 28, 2025 |
How the 11-digit form is made: The product segment has 3 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (5-3-2 → 5-4-2). Formatting the NDC does not by itself make it billable — the product, package and quantity must match what was dispensed or administered, and payer rules apply. Conversion rules
Product information
- Brand name (proprietary)
- Ritalin
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- methylphenidate hydrochloride
- Active ingredients
- Methylphenidate hydrochloride — 5 mg/1
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Route
- Oral
- Labeler
- Sandoz IncNDC labeler code 66758
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 010187
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- DEA schedule
- CII
- Other FDA classes
- Central Nervous System Stimulation (Physiologic effect)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 66758-273_3cf2c541-a65c-4651-ab30-3451a5581f8fSPL ID 3cf2c541-a65c-4651-ab30-3451a5581f8fSPL set ID d6fb2750-cdab-4749-ba0d-7534840a5892RxCUI 1091150, 1091379, 1091392, 1091395, 1091497, 1091500UNII 4B3SC438HI
- Pharmacologic class
- Central Nervous System Stimulant
Billing references
What Med-Code can say about coding this product, and where each statement comes from. Nothing here is inferred from the name alone.
- HCPCS codeNo match
No HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory. Oral products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.
- NDC on a medical claim
N466758027301followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 66758-0273-01. Unit qualifiers: F2 (international unit), GR (gram), ME (milligram), ML (milliliter), UN (unit (each)). The qualifier and quantity depend on what was given. About the N4 qualifier
Product label
Current FDA label (SPL), effective . This label includes a boxed warning.
Indications (excerpt from the label)
Ritalin is indicated for the treatment of: • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) in pediatric patients 6 years and older and adults • Narcolepsy Ritalin is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) and Narcolepsy ( 1 ).
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 66758-273
- What is NDC 66758-273?
- 66758-273 is the product NDC for Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride), Methylphenidate hydrochloride 5 mg/1 tablet, listed with the FDA by Sandoz Inc. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Ritalin (Methylphenidate hydrochloride).
- What is the active ingredient?
- Methylphenidate hydrochloride.
- Who is the labeler?
- Sandoz Inc, NDC labeler code 66758. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Ritalin?
- 2 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Ritalin NDCs.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.
Related NDCs: other Ritalin products
Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC | Package NDCs (11-digit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritalinmethylphenidate hydrochloride | Methylphenidate hydrochloride 10 mg/1 | TabletOral | Sandoz Inc | 66758-274 | 66758-0274-01 |
| Ritalinmethylphenidate hydrochloride | Methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 mg/1 | TabletOral | Sandoz Inc | 66758-275 | 66758-0275-01 |
Other NDCs under NDA 010187
Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritalinmethylphenidate hydrochloride | Methylphenidate hydrochloride 10 mg/1 | TabletOral | Sandoz Inc | 66758-274 |
| Ritalinmethylphenidate hydrochloride | Methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 mg/1 | TabletOral | Sandoz Inc | 66758-275 |