Historical record - last NADAC publication: 12/21/2022

Product Information

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ CAPSULE is a generic product labeled by Adare Pharmaceuticals Inc, priced at $0.1333 per EA under NDC 59917010201. Its NADAC has been published 244 times since Apr 25, 2018.

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ CAPSULE

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
$0.1333per EA

Strength

600 mg/1

NDC

59917010201

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

12/21/2022

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA208864

On Market Since

4/1/2018

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 ER 8 MEQ CAPSULE has been published 244 times since Apr 25, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 58.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1333 per EA
All-time high$0.4054 (Apr 10, 2019)
All-time low$0.1169 (Nov 23, 2022)
Median price$0.2686
Average price$0.2684
Largest weekly change-44.0% (Nov 23, 2022)
Weeks tracked244
Tracking sinceApr 25, 2018

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

0.0%

3M

0.0%

6M

0.0%

1Y

0.0%

3Y

0.0%

5Y

-45.8%

All

-58.4%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 2 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 2 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 23% 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 8 MEQ CAPSULE?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ CAPSULE, manufactured by Adare Pharmaceuticals Inc, is $0.1333 per EA (NDC 59917010201), effective Dec 21, 2022.

How has the price of POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ CAPSULE changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ CAPSULE has declined 58.4%. It has been tracked across 244 weekly CMS publications since Apr 25, 2018.

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

Since Apr 25, 2018, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $0.1169 (Nov 23, 2022) to a high of $0.4054 (Apr 10, 2019), with a median of $0.2686 per EA.

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

Yes. 2 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ CAPSULE, is $0.1025 per EA — about 23% below POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ CAPSULE.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ CAPSULE?

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ CAPSULE (NDC 59917010201) is labeled by Adare Pharmaceuticals Inc, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.