Product Information
POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET is a generic product labeled by Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC, priced at $0.5943 per EA under NDC 69543045130. Its NADAC has been published 280 times since Apr 14, 2021.
FDA first approved this application on Nov 23, 2018. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AA.
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Strength
1.5 g/1.77g
Manufacturer
Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLCNDC
69543045130
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
POTASSIUM CHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA210200FDA Approved
11/23/2018
TE Code
AA
On Market Since
1/1/2021
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET has been published 280 times since Apr 14, 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 | $1.0239 |
| 52-week low | $0.5943 |
| Median price | $1.6486 |
| Average price | $1.6050 |
| Largest weekly change | -47.9% (Jul 19, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 280 |
| Tracking since | Apr 14, 2021 |
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.
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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 69543045130), effective Aug 19, 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 280 weekly CMS publications since Apr 14, 2021.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET?
Since Apr 14, 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 $1.6486 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 69543045130) is labeled by Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.