Product Information

POTASSIUM CL 20 MEQ PACKET is a generic product labeled by Advagen Pharma Ltd., priced at $0.6242 per EA under NDC 72888002443. Its NADAC has been published 183 times since Apr 5, 2023.

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

NDC

72888002443

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

3/24/2022

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 183 times since Apr 5, 2023, and over the history we have for it it has declined 77.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.6242 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$1.0515
Average price$1.2052
Largest weekly change-47.9% (Jul 19, 2023)
Weeks tracked183
Tracking sinceApr 5, 2023

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

+5.0%

3M

-1.0%

6M

+0.3%

1Y

-35.3%

3Y

-38.5%

5Y

N/A

All

-77.3%

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 Advagen Pharma Ltd., is $0.6242 per EA (NDC 72888002443), 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 77.3%. It has been tracked across 183 weekly CMS publications since Apr 5, 2023.

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

Since Apr 5, 2023, 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 $1.0515 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 72888002443) is labeled by Advagen Pharma Ltd., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.