Product Information

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET is a generic product labeled by Slate Run Pharmaceuticals LLC, priced at $0.1379 per EA under NDC 70436000101. Its NADAC has been published 333 times since Jan 2, 2019.

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET

Potassium Chloride
$0.1379per EA

Strength

600 mg/1

NDC

70436000101

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Last Updated

4/23/2025

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA209314

On Market Since

11/15/2018

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 8 MEQ TABLET has been published 333 times since Jan 2, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 33.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1379 per EA
All-time high$0.2399 (Jan 15, 2020)
All-time low$0.1059 (Apr 17, 2024)
Median price$0.1745
Average price$0.1726
Largest weekly change-39.3% (Apr 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked333
Tracking sinceJan 2, 2019

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

0.0%

3M

0.0%

6M

0.0%

1Y

0.0%

3Y

-12.2%

5Y

-28.9%

All

-33.6%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 7 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 7 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 26% 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 8 MEQ TABLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET, manufactured by Slate Run Pharmaceuticals LLC, is $0.1379 per EA (NDC 70436000101), effective May 14, 2025.

How has the price of POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET has declined 33.6%. It has been tracked across 333 weekly CMS publications since Jan 2, 2019.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET?

Since Jan 2, 2019, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1059 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $0.2399 (Jan 15, 2020), with a median of $0.1745 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET?

Yes. 7 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ CAPSULE, is $0.1025 per EA — about 26% below POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET?

POTASSIUM CL ER 8 MEQ TABLET (NDC 70436000101) is labeled by Slate Run Pharmaceuticals LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.