Product Information

POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET is a generic product labeled by Major Pharmaceuticals, priced at $0.1351 per EA under NDC 00904729361. Its NADAC has been published 148 times since Oct 25, 2023.

FDA first approved this application on May 8, 2020.

POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET

Potassium Chloride
$0.1351per EA

Strength

1500 mg/1

NDC

00904729361

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA212861

FDA Approved

5/8/2020

On Market Since

5/1/2023

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 20 MEQ TABLET has been published 148 times since Oct 25, 2023, and over the history we have for it it has declined 9.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1351 per EA
All-time high$0.1715 (Dec 13, 2023)
All-time low$0.1196 (Jul 17, 2024)
52-week high$0.1502
52-week low$0.1333
Median price$0.1419
Average price$0.1428
Largest weekly change-21.7% (Apr 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked148
Tracking sinceOct 25, 2023

Price History

1W

+1.3%

1M

+1.3%

3M

-1.2%

6M

-0.6%

1Y

-10.1%

3Y

N/A

5Y

N/A

All

-9.2%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 4 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each 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 20 MEQ TABLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET, manufactured by Major Pharmaceuticals, is $0.1351 per EA (NDC 00904729361), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET has declined 9.2%. It has been tracked across 148 weekly CMS publications since Oct 25, 2023.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET?

Since Oct 25, 2023, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1196 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $0.1715 (Dec 13, 2023), with a median of $0.1419 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET?

4 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET?

POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET (NDC 00904729361) is labeled by Major Pharmaceuticals, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.