Product Information

POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET is a generic product labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, priced at $0.6242 per EA under NDC 72603040703. Its NADAC has been published 36 times since Jan 28, 2026.

FDA first approved this application on Mar 24, 2022. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AA.

POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET

Potassium Chloride
$0.6242per EA

Strength

1.5 g/1.58g

Manufacturer

NorthStar Rx LLC

NDC

72603040703

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

POWDER, FOR SOLUTION

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

9/23/2026

Active Ingredients

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA214108

FDA Approved

3/24/2022

TE Code

AA

On Market Since

10/6/2025

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 36 times since Jan 28, 2026, and over the history we have for it it has declined 13.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.6242 per EA
All-time high$0.7219 (Feb 11, 2026)
All-time low$0.5943 (Aug 19, 2026)
52-week high$0.7219
52-week low$0.5943
Median price$0.6232
Average price$0.6320
Largest weekly change-7.6% (Feb 18, 2026)
Weeks tracked36
Tracking sinceJan 28, 2026

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+5.0%

3M

-1.0%

6M

+0.3%

1Y

N/A

3Y

N/A

5Y

N/A

All

-13.5%

Generic Alternatives

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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 NorthStar Rx LLC, is $0.6242 per EA (NDC 72603040703), effective Sep 30, 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 13.5%. It has been tracked across 36 weekly CMS publications since Jan 28, 2026.

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

Since Jan 28, 2026, the NADAC for POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET has ranged from a low of $0.5943 (Aug 19, 2026) to a high of $0.7219 (Feb 11, 2026), with a median of $0.6232 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET?

Yes. 7 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET, is $0.5943 per EA — about 5% below POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET?

POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET (NDC 72603040703) is labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.