Product Information

POTASSIUM CL ER 10 MEQ CAPSULE is a generic product labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.1390 per EA under NDC 68180079901. Its NADAC has been published 480 times since Mar 9, 2016.

POTASSIUM CL ER 10 MEQ CAPSULE

Potassium Chloride
$0.1390per EA

Strength

10 meq/1

NDC

68180079901

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

4/23/2025

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA203002

On Market Since

1/18/2016

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 10 MEQ CAPSULE has been published 480 times since Mar 9, 2016, and over the history we have for it it has declined 63.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1390 per EA
All-time high$0.4280 (Apr 13, 2016)
All-time low$0.1007 (Jul 17, 2024)
Median price$0.1690
Average price$0.2004
Largest weekly change+33.7% (Jun 19, 2024)
Weeks tracked480
Tracking sinceMar 9, 2016

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

0.0%

3M

0.0%

6M

0.0%

1Y

0.0%

3Y

+2.3%

5Y

-8.3%

All

-63.1%

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 35% 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 10 MEQ CAPSULE?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for POTASSIUM CL ER 10 MEQ CAPSULE, manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.1390 per EA (NDC 68180079901), effective May 14, 2025.

How has the price of POTASSIUM CL ER 10 MEQ CAPSULE changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 10 MEQ CAPSULE has declined 63.1%. It has been tracked across 480 weekly CMS publications since Mar 9, 2016.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for POTASSIUM CL ER 10 MEQ CAPSULE?

Since Mar 9, 2016, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 10 MEQ CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $0.1007 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $0.4280 (Apr 13, 2016), with a median of $0.1690 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to POTASSIUM CL ER 10 MEQ CAPSULE?

Yes. 2 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, POTASSIUM CL ER 10 MEQ TABLET, is $0.0902 per EA — about 35% below POTASSIUM CL ER 10 MEQ CAPSULE.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL ER 10 MEQ CAPSULE?

POTASSIUM CL ER 10 MEQ CAPSULE (NDC 68180079901) is labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.