Product Information

POTASSIUM CITRATE ER 5 MEQ TAB is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.1348 per EA under NDC 00591268201. Its NADAC has been published 417 times since Jul 4, 2018.

POTASSIUM CITRATE ER 5 MEQ TAB

Potassium Citrate
$0.1348per EA

Strength

5 meq/1

NDC

00591268201

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CITRATE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA209758

On Market Since

5/30/2018

Pharmacological Classes

Acidifying Activity
Anti-coagulant
Calcium Chelating Activity
Calculi Dissolution Agent
Decreased Coagulation Factor Activity

Price Statistics

The NADAC for POTASSIUM CITRATE ER 5 MEQ TAB has been published 417 times since Jul 4, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 80.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1348 per EA
All-time high$0.8278 (Sep 12, 2018)
All-time low$0.1064 (May 22, 2024)
52-week high$0.1499
52-week low$0.1217
Median price$0.4459
Average price$0.3944
Largest weekly change+79.1% (Jan 18, 2023)
Weeks tracked417
Tracking sinceJul 4, 2018

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+4.5%

3M

+10.8%

6M

+4.5%

1Y

-10.1%

3Y

-18.7%

5Y

-71.8%

All

-80.5%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 2 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 2 manufacturers (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 CITRATE ER 5 MEQ TAB?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for POTASSIUM CITRATE ER 5 MEQ TAB, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.1348 per EA (NDC 00591268201), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of POTASSIUM CITRATE ER 5 MEQ TAB changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CITRATE ER 5 MEQ TAB has declined 80.5%. It has been tracked across 417 weekly CMS publications since Jul 4, 2018.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for POTASSIUM CITRATE ER 5 MEQ TAB?

Since Jul 4, 2018, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CITRATE ER 5 MEQ TAB has ranged from a low of $0.1064 (May 22, 2024) to a high of $0.8278 (Sep 12, 2018), with a median of $0.4459 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to POTASSIUM CITRATE ER 5 MEQ TAB?

2 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as POTASSIUM CITRATE ER 5 MEQ TAB, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CITRATE ER 5 MEQ TAB?

POTASSIUM CITRATE ER 5 MEQ TAB (NDC 00591268201) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.