Product Information

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET is a generic product labeled by Epic Pharma LLC, priced at $0.1028 per EA under NDC 42806042205. Its NADAC has been published 134 times since Mar 13, 2024.

FDA first approved this application on Jun 22, 2018. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB2 — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET

Potassium Chloride
$0.1028per EA

Strength

600 mg/1

Manufacturer

Epic Pharma LLC

NDC

42806042205

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

9/23/2026

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA209314

FDA Approved

6/22/2018

TE Code

AB2

On Market Since

8/7/2023

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 8 MEQ TABLET has been published 134 times since Mar 13, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has declined 28.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1028 per EA
All-time high$0.1745 (Apr 10, 2024)
All-time low$0.1020 (Aug 19, 2026)
52-week high$0.1411
52-week low$0.1020
Median price$0.1282
Average price$0.1283
Largest weekly change-39.3% (Apr 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked134
Tracking sinceMar 13, 2024

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+0.8%

3M

-10.9%

6M

-17.8%

1Y

-24.9%

3Y

N/A

5Y

N/A

All

-28.8%

Generic Alternatives

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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 Epic Pharma LLC, is $0.1028 per EA (NDC 42806042205), effective Sep 30, 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 28.8%. It has been tracked across 134 weekly CMS publications since Mar 13, 2024.

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

Since Mar 13, 2024, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1020 (Aug 19, 2026) to a high of $0.1745 (Apr 10, 2024), with a median of $0.1282 per EA.

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

5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET?

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET (NDC 42806042205) is labeled by Epic Pharma LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.