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Does Texas Medicaid (statewide) cover methylphenidate?

Texas Medicaid (statewide)
One statewide formulary · all Medicaid MCOs
methylphenidate
methylphenidateunder Texas Medicaid (statewide)
Covered — the conditions depend on which form
Not the same for every form: 66 of 70 need your plan’s approval first, and 47 of 70 usually need a preferred medication tried first. Check your exact form in the list below — your doctor’s office handles either.
What you'd pay
$0for a covered prescription

Texas Medicaid charges no copay for a covered prescription.

Approval first
Required
Try another first
Required
Amount limit
None
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before acting on anything here. They can see your full history and this page cannot. Never start, stop, or switch a medication based on it. Coverage rules change and plans make exceptions — your pharmacy can check your exact benefit in seconds.As of Sep 23, 2026 · Texas VDP. Reference information, not medical advice and not a price.

Covered forms and strengths (70)

  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 18 MG Extended Release Oral TabletApproval firstTry another first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 18 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Concerta]Approval first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 18 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Relexxii]Approval firstTry another first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 MG Chewable Extended Release Oral Tablet [QuilliChew]Approval first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 27 MG Extended Release Oral TabletApproval firstTry another first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 27 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Concerta]Approval first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 27 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Relexxii]Approval firstTry another first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 30 MG Chewable Extended Release Oral Tablet [QuilliChew]Approval first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral TabletApproval firstTry another first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Concerta]Approval first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Relexxii]Approval firstTry another first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 40 MG Chewable Extended Release Oral Tablet [QuilliChew]Approval first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 45 MG Extended Release Oral TabletApproval firstTry another first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 45 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Relexxii]Approval firstTry another first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 5 MG/ML Extended Release Suspension [Quillivant]Approval first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 54 MG Extended Release Oral TabletApproval firstTry another first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 54 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Concerta]Approval first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 54 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Relexxii]Approval firstTry another first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 63 MG Extended Release Oral TabletApproval firstTry another first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 63 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Relexxii]Approval firstTry another first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral TabletApproval firstTry another first
  • 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Relexxii]Approval firstTry another first
  • 30/70 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 10 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 30/70 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 30/70 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 30 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 30/70 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 40 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 30/70 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 50 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 30/70 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 60 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 40/60 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 10 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 40/60 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 15 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 40/60 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 40/60 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 30 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 40/60 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 40 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 40/60 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 50 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 40/60 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 60 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 50/50 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 10 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 50/50 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval first
  • 50/50 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 30 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first
  • 50/50 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 40 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval first
  • 50/50 Release 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 60 MG Extended Release Oral CapsuleApproval firstTry another first

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