Product Information

EFFER-K 20 MEQ TABLET EFF is a generic product labeled by Nomax Inc., priced at $0.5229 per EA under NDC 51801001230. Its NADAC has been published 544 times since Dec 17, 2014.

EFFER-K 20 MEQ TABLET EFF

POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
$0.5229per EA

Strength

782 mg/1

Manufacturer

Nomax Inc.

NDC

51801001230

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, EFFERVESCENT

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM BICARBONATE

Approval Type

Unapproved

On Market Since

1/30/2013

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 EFFER-K 20 MEQ TABLET EFF has been published 544 times since Dec 17, 2014, and over the history we have for it it has risen 33.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.5229 per EA
All-time high$0.5314 (Dec 13, 2023)
All-time low$0.3813 (Jul 18, 2018)
52-week high$0.5276
52-week low$0.5143
Median price$0.4465
Average price$0.4508
Largest weekly change+8.8% (Jul 17, 2019)
Weeks tracked544
Tracking sinceDec 17, 2014

Price History

1W

-0.1%

1M

-0.1%

3M

+0.5%

6M

-0.3%

1Y

+1.7%

3Y

+9.6%

5Y

+17.2%

All

+33.1%

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 EFFER-K 20 MEQ TABLET EFF?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for EFFER-K 20 MEQ TABLET EFF, manufactured by Nomax Inc., is $0.5229 per EA (NDC 51801001230), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of EFFER-K 20 MEQ TABLET EFF changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for EFFER-K 20 MEQ TABLET EFF has risen 33.1%. It has been tracked across 544 weekly CMS publications since Dec 17, 2014.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for EFFER-K 20 MEQ TABLET EFF?

Since Dec 17, 2014, the NADAC for EFFER-K 20 MEQ TABLET EFF has ranged from a low of $0.3813 (Jul 18, 2018) to a high of $0.5314 (Dec 13, 2023), with a median of $0.4465 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to EFFER-K 20 MEQ TABLET EFF?

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

Who manufactures EFFER-K 20 MEQ TABLET EFF?

EFFER-K 20 MEQ TABLET EFF (NDC 51801001230) is labeled by Nomax Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.