CONCERTA vs METHAMPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 11, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CONCERTA and METHAMPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CONCERTA	METHAMPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$18.94 /30	~$171.14 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE	METHAMPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Janssen Pharms	Dr Reddys Labs Sa
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	Tablet
Drug class	Central Nervous System Stimulant	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 2.7 hours	—
Treats	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Depressive Disorder, Narcolepsy	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Narcolepsy, Obesity

concerta methamphetamine hydrochloride

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$18.94 /30

~$171.14 /30

Type

Active ingredient

METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE

METHAMPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Janssen Pharms

Dr Reddys Labs Sa

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

Tablet

Drug class

Central Nervous System Stimulant

—

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 2.7 hours

—

Treats

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Depressive Disorder, Narcolepsy

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Narcolepsy, Obesity

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Concerta or Methamphetamine Hydrochloride?

Concerta costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $18.94 vs $171.14 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Concerta and Methamphetamine Hydrochloride?

Concerta contains Methylphenidate Hydrochloride, while Methamphetamine Hydrochloride contains Methamphetamine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.