Product Information
POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET is a generic product labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.6242 per EA under NDC 23155085677. Its NADAC has been published 156 times since Oct 11, 2023.
FDA first approved this application on Mar 11, 2021. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AA.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the Potassium Chloride market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.
Strength
1.5 g/1.58g
Manufacturer
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
23155085677
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
POTASSIUM CHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA211667FDA Approved
3/11/2021
TE Code
AA
On Market Since
3/26/2023
Price Statistics
The NADAC for POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET has been published 156 times since Oct 11, 2023, and over the history we have for it it has declined 38.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.6242 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $2.2249 (Jan 10, 2024) |
| All-time low | $0.5943 (Aug 19, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.9641 |
| 52-week low | $0.5943 |
| Median price | $1.0250 |
| Average price | $1.0956 |
| Largest weekly change | +38.0% (Dec 20, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 156 |
| Tracking since | Oct 11, 2023 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 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). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 5% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET, manufactured by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.6242 per EA (NDC 23155085677), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET has declined 38.5%. It has been tracked across 156 weekly CMS publications since Oct 11, 2023.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET?
Since Oct 11, 2023, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET has ranged from a low of $0.5943 (Aug 19, 2026) to a high of $2.2249 (Jan 10, 2024), with a median of $1.0250 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET?
Yes. 6 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET, is $0.5943 per EA — about 5% below POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET.
Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET?
POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET (NDC 23155085677) is labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.