Product Information

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET is a generic product labeled by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.1153 per EA under NDC 00378456077. Its NADAC has been published 603 times since Oct 15, 2014.

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET

potassium chloride
$0.1153per EA

Strength

8 meq/1

NDC

00378456077

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA204662

On Market Since

11/9/2016

Pharmacological Classes

Increased Large Intestinal Motility
Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
Osmotic Activity
Osmotic Laxative
Potassium Compounds
Potassium Salt

Price Statistics

The NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET has been published 603 times since Oct 15, 2014, and over the history we have for it it has declined 66.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1153 per EA
All-time high$0.3567 (Mar 11, 2015)
All-time low$0.1059 (Apr 17, 2024)
52-week high$0.1413
52-week low$0.1153
Median price$0.2066
Average price$0.2154
Largest weekly change-39.3% (Apr 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked603
Tracking sinceOct 15, 2014

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-6.2%

3M

-7.8%

6M

-18.3%

1Y

-18.3%

3Y

-26.6%

5Y

-40.6%

All

-66.8%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 1 NADAC-published product sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 1 manufacturer (up to 10 shown below). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET, manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.1153 per EA (NDC 00378456077), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET has declined 66.8%. It has been tracked across 603 weekly CMS publications since Oct 15, 2014.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET?

Since Oct 15, 2014, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1059 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $0.3567 (Mar 11, 2015), with a median of $0.2066 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET?

1 NADAC-published product shares the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET?

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET (NDC 00378456077) is labeled by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.