Product Information

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET is a generic product labeled by Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC, priced at $0.1153 per EA under NDC 00832532210. Its NADAC has been published 364 times since Jul 10, 2019.

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET

Potassium Chloride
$0.1153per EA

Strength

600 mg/1

NDC

00832532210

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Approval Type

New Drug (NDA)

FDA Application

NDA019123

On Market Since

4/17/1986

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 364 times since Jul 10, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 44.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1153 per EA
All-time high$0.2399 (Jan 15, 2020)
All-time low$0.1059 (Apr 17, 2024)
52-week high$0.1413
52-week low$0.1153
Median price$0.1566
Average price$0.1634
Largest weekly change-39.3% (Apr 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked364
Tracking sinceJul 10, 2019

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-6.2%

3M

-7.8%

6M

-18.3%

1Y

-18.3%

3Y

-26.6%

5Y

-40.6%

All

-44.4%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 7 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 7 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 11% at current NADAC. 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 Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC, is $0.1153 per EA (NDC 00832532210), 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 44.4%. It has been tracked across 364 weekly CMS publications since Jul 10, 2019.

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

Since Jul 10, 2019, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1059 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $0.2399 (Jan 15, 2020), with a median of $0.1566 per EA.

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

Yes. 7 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ CAPSULE, is $0.1025 per EA — about 11% below POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET?

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET (NDC 00832532210) is labeled by Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.