Is Potassium Chloride Tablet, Extended Release in shortage?
Potassium Chloride Tablet, Extended Release is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Nov 21, 2025).
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Potassium Chloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 10 meq (NDC 62037-710-01)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 800-545-8800
- Potassium Chloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 20 meq (NDC 62037-720-01)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 800-545-8800
- Potassium Chloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 20 meq (NDC 62037-720-05)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 800-545-8800
- Potassium Chloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 20 meq (NDC 62037-720-10)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 800-545-8800
FDA recalls of Potassium Chloride
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Potassium Chloride Tablet, Extended Release:
- B BRAUN MEDICAL INC recalls Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, 1000 mL container, Rx only, B. Braun Medical, Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524 USA, NDC
- B BRAUN MEDICAL INC recalls LACTATED RINGER'S IRRIGATION, 3000 mL bags, Sterile, Ex only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524, USA,
- Otsuka ICU Medical LLC recalls POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj., 20 mEq total in 50 mL Flexible Container, Highly concentrated 400 mEq/L, Rx Only, ICU Medical,
- Otsuka ICU Medical LLC recalls POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj., 10 mEq total in 100 mL Flexible Container, Highly concentrated 100 mEq/L, Rx Only, ICU
- B BRAUN MEDICAL INC recalls Lactated Ringers's Injection USP, 1000 mL container, Rx only, B. Braun Medical, Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524 USA, NDC
- B BRAUN MEDICAL INC recalls Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, L 7500, 1000mL Excel Container, Rx Only, Sterile, nonpyrogenic, single dose container,
- ICU Medical, Inc. recalls POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj., 20 mEq total in 100 mL flexible container 24 x case, 200 mEq/L, Rx Only, ICU Medical, Inc.,
- ICU Medical, Inc. recalls POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj., 10 mEq total in 100 mL, 100 mEq/L flexible container, Rx Only, ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest,
- The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories recalls Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 10 mEq (750 mg), 100 Tablets per carton (10 x 10 unit dose blisters),
- Amerisource Health Services LLC recalls Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, (750 mg) 10 mEq K, a).100-count bottle ( NDC 68001-396-00), b)
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA recalls Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, (750 mg) 10 mEq K, 500-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by:
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA recalls Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, (750 mg) 10 mEq K, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by:
Other forms on FDA’s list
Potassium Chloride Tablet, Extended Release shortage questions
Is Potassium Chloride Tablet, Extended Release in shortage?
Potassium Chloride Tablet, Extended Release is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Nov 21, 2025).
What should I do if I can’t get Potassium Chloride Tablet, Extended Release?
Don’t stop or ration it on your own. Ask your pharmacist whether another strength, package size or maker is in stock, and ask your prescriber about an alternative if none is.
Source: FDA Drug Shortages Database via openFDA. FDA notes that openFDA data is unvalidated and should not be used to make decisions about medical care; ask your pharmacist or prescriber before changing any medication. FDA Drug Shortages Database.