Product Information

POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET is a generic product labeled by McKesson, priced at $0.1366 per EA under NDC 63739097310. Its NADAC has been published 269 times since Feb 10, 2021.

POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET

potassium chloride
$0.1366per EA
Discontinued

Strength

1500 mg/1

Manufacturer

McKesson

NDC

63739097310

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

3/18/2026

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA074726

On Market Since

11/20/1998

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 269 times since Feb 10, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has declined 45.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1366 per EA
All-time high$0.2527 (Aug 11, 2021)
All-time low$0.1196 (Jul 17, 2024)
52-week high$0.1502
52-week low$0.1359
Median price$0.1665
Average price$0.1720
Largest weekly change-21.7% (Apr 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked269
Tracking sinceFeb 10, 2021

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

0.0%

3M

0.0%

6M

-3.6%

1Y

-3.7%

3Y

-19.7%

5Y

-45.9%

All

-45.0%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 3 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 3 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 1% 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 McKesson, is $0.1366 per EA (NDC 63739097310), effective Apr 1, 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 45.0%. It has been tracked across 269 weekly CMS publications since Feb 10, 2021.

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

Since Feb 10, 2021, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1196 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $0.2527 (Aug 11, 2021), with a median of $0.1665 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET?

Yes. 3 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET, is $0.1347 per EA — about 1% below POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET?

POTASSIUM CL ER 20 MEQ TABLET (NDC 63739097310) is labeled by McKesson, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.