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methylphenidate hydrochloride

Ritalin LA

20 mg · modified release capsule · ADHD

PBS Pricing

General patient co-payment$25.00
Concession co-payment$7.70
Full dispensed price$54.80

General charges are capped at $25.00 and concession charges at $7.70, the PBS co-payments from 1 January 2026. PBS fees. The dispensed price is from the MedWatch catalogue, not a live PBS item extract.

PBS Information

Item code
ADHx01
Drug name
methylphenidate hydrochloride
Brand name
Ritalin LA
Manufacturer
Novartis
Formulation
modified release capsule
Strength
20 mg
Max quantity
30 units
Max repeats
0
PBS listed
Yes
Therapeutic group
ADHD

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