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To be discontinued
Potassium Chloride Tablet, Extended Release Shortage
FDA drug shortage list
- Status
- To be discontinued
- Products listed
- 4
- 0 unavailable
- Discontinuation date
- 11/21/2025
- First posted
- 11/21/2025
Products and availability
Each strength and package as posted by FDA
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| Product | Availability | Company | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium Chloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 10 meq (NDC 62037-710-01)To be discontinued | Not reported | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. · Part of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | 11/21/2025 |
| Potassium Chloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 20 meq (NDC 62037-720-01)To be discontinued | Not reported | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. · Part of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | 11/21/2025 |
| Potassium Chloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 20 meq (NDC 62037-720-05)To be discontinued | Not reported | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. · Part of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | 11/21/2025 |
| Potassium Chloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 20 meq (NDC 62037-720-10)To be discontinued | Not reported | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. · Part of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | 11/21/2025 |
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Reason and notes
As reported to FDA
- Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Drug information
Labels from the same products
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a potassium chloride tablet, extended release shortage?
- FDA lists Potassium Chloride Tablet, Extended Release as being discontinued by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
- Which companies make the affected potassium chloride tablet, extended release products?
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is listed for the affected products.
- Where does the drug shortage list come from?
- It comes from FDA's drug shortage database through openFDA. Manufacturers report shortages and discontinuations to FDA, and FDA posts each affected product presentation with its availability and the company's contact information.
- What should I do if my medicine is in shortage?
- Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you change anything. Other strengths, forms or manufacturers may be available, and pharmacists can often help find a substitute. Do not stop taking a medicine on your own.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug shortages · Last updated 10/26/2026 · Not medical advice