Product Information

POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET is a generic product labeled by Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC, priced at $0.1640 per EA under NDC 24979023201. Its NADAC has been published 165 times since May 3, 2023.

POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET

Potassium Chloride
$0.1640per EA

Strength

1500 mg/1

NDC

24979023201

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA209688

On Market Since

4/10/2023

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 165 times since May 3, 2023, and over the history we have for it it has declined 42.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1640 per EA
All-time high$0.3125 (Apr 10, 2024)
All-time low$0.1290 (Nov 20, 2024)
52-week high$0.1794
52-week low$0.1610
Median price$0.1773
Average price$0.2101
Largest weekly change+66.3% (Aug 21, 2024)
Weeks tracked165
Tracking sinceMay 3, 2023

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+0.3%

3M

+0.5%

6M

-0.2%

1Y

-8.6%

3Y

-42.9%

5Y

N/A

All

-42.5%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 4 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 4 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 18% 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 20 MEQ TABLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET, manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC, is $0.1640 per EA (NDC 24979023201), effective Jun 24, 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 42.5%. It has been tracked across 165 weekly CMS publications since May 3, 2023.

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

Since May 3, 2023, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1290 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.3125 (Apr 10, 2024), with a median of $0.1773 per EA.

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

Yes. 4 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET, is $0.1347 per EA — about 18% below POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET?

POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET (NDC 24979023201) is labeled by Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.