Product Information

POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.1347 per EA under NDC 62037072001. Its NADAC has been published 241 times since Nov 25, 2015.

POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET

Potassium Chloride
$0.1347per EA

Strength

20 meq/1

NDC

62037072001

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA075604

On Market Since

4/10/2002

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 241 times since Nov 25, 2015, and over the history we have for it it has declined 43.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1347 per EA
All-time high$0.2399 (Dec 16, 2015)
All-time low$0.1196 (Jul 17, 2024)
52-week high$0.1502
52-week low$0.1347
Median price$0.1521
Average price$0.1750
Largest weekly change-30.0% (May 31, 2023)
Weeks tracked241
Tracking sinceNov 25, 2015

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-1.4%

3M

-1.4%

6M

-4.9%

1Y

-5.1%

3Y

-20.8%

5Y

-43.4%

All

-43.8%

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 11% 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 Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.1347 per EA (NDC 62037072001), 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 43.8%. It has been tracked across 241 weekly CMS publications since Nov 25, 2015.

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

Since Nov 25, 2015, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1196 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $0.2399 (Dec 16, 2015), with a median of $0.1521 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 $0.1196 per EA — about 11% below POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET?

POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET (NDC 62037072001) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.