Product Information

POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET is a generic product labeled by Epic Pharma LLC, priced at $0.5943 per EA under NDC 42806009401. Its NADAC has been published 380 times since May 15, 2019.

FDA first approved this application on Nov 23, 2018. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AA.

POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
$0.5943per EA

Strength

1.5 g/1.77g

Manufacturer

Epic Pharma LLC

NDC

42806009401

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

POWDER, FOR SOLUTION

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA210200

FDA Approved

11/23/2018

TE Code

AA

On Market Since

11/28/2018

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 20 MEQ PACKET has been published 380 times since May 15, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 90.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.5943 per EA
All-time high$6.2864 (Jun 12, 2019)
All-time low$0.5943 (Aug 19, 2026)
52-week high$1.0239
52-week low$0.5943
Median price$2.0086
Average price$2.3626
Largest weekly change-47.9% (Jul 19, 2023)
Weeks tracked380
Tracking sinceMay 15, 2019

Price History

1W

-1.7%

1M

-1.7%

3M

-7.4%

6M

-10.9%

1Y

-42.0%

3Y

-60.3%

5Y

-64.4%

All

-90.0%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

1 alternative • Same active ingredient

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 Epic Pharma LLC, is $0.5943 per EA (NDC 42806009401), effective Aug 19, 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 90.0%. It has been tracked across 380 weekly CMS publications since May 15, 2019.

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

Since May 15, 2019, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET has ranged from a low of $0.5943 (Aug 19, 2026) to a high of $6.2864 (Jun 12, 2019), with a median of $2.0086 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET?

1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET?

POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET (NDC 42806009401) is labeled by Epic Pharma LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.