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POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET is a generic product labeled by Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC, priced at $0.5943 per EA under NDC 69543045110. Its NADAC has been published 286 times since Mar 17, 2021.

FDA first approved this application on Nov 23, 2018. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AA.

The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the Potassium Chloride market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.

POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET

Potassium Chloride
$0.5943per EA
Discontinued
High Outlier

Strength

1.5 g/1.77g

NDC

69543045110

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

POWDER, FOR SOLUTION

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA210200

FDA Approved

11/23/2018

TE Code

AA

On Market Since

1/1/2021

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 20 MEQ PACKET has been published 286 times since Mar 17, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has declined 77.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.5943 per EA
All-time high$2.8729 (Jul 12, 2023)
All-time low$0.5943 (Aug 19, 2026)
52-week high$0.9641
52-week low$0.5943
Median price$1.6689
Average price$1.6126
Largest weekly change-47.9% (Jul 19, 2023)
Weeks tracked286
Tracking sinceMar 17, 2021

Price History

1W

N/A

1M

N/A

3M

-5.8%

6M

-4.5%

1Y

-38.4%

3Y

-41.4%

5Y

-73.8%

All

-77.6%

Last surveyed Sep 2, 2026 — this NDC no longer appears in the current weekly NADAC file.

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 7 manufacturers 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

7 alternatives • Same active ingredient

POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET
Generic
69543045130•Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$0.5943
POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET
Generic
60687085527•American Health Packaging
$0.6242
+5% more
POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET
Generic
00603155416•Endo USA Inc.
$0.6242
+5% more
POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET
Generic
72888002410•Advagen Pharma Ltd.
$0.6242
+5% more
POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET
Generic
72603040701•NorthStar Rx LLC
$0.6242
+5% more
POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET
Generic
64380087569•Strides Pharma Inc.
$0.6242
+5% more
POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET
Generic
23155085677•Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$0.6242
+5% more

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$0.0011
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$0.0014
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$0.0014
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Generic
00264761200•B. Braun Medical Inc.
$0.0015
per ML
DEXTROSE 5%-0.45% NACL IV SOLN
Generic
00338008503•Baxter Healthcare Corporation
$0.0015
per ML
DEXTROSE 5%-0.45% NACL IV SOLN
Generic
00338008504•Baxter Healthcare Corporation
$0.0015
per ML
SALINE 0.45% SOLN-EXCEL CON
Generic
00264780200•B. Braun Medical Inc.
$0.0019
per ML
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$0.0019
per ML
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$0.0020
per ML

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Manufacturer

Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC manufacturer profile

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Drug market

Potassium Chloride market comparison

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Therapeutic class

Osmotic Laxative class view

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Guide

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET, manufactured by Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC, is $0.5943 per EA (NDC 69543045110), effective Sep 2, 2026.

How has the price of POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET has declined 77.6%. It has been tracked across 286 weekly CMS publications since Mar 17, 2021.

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

Since Mar 17, 2021, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET has ranged from a low of $0.5943 (Aug 19, 2026) to a high of $2.8729 (Jul 12, 2023), with a median of $1.6689 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET?

7 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET?

POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET (NDC 69543045110) is labeled by Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.