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US ATC A12BA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Potassium Chloride shortage in United States
Is there a Potassium Chloride shortage in United States?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Potassium Chloride products are reported short in United States, the first since 21 Nov 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Canada, France, Ireland, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in United States
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | Potassium Chloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 20 meq (NDC 62037-720-01) discontinuation | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 21 Nov 2025 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Potassium Chloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 20 meq (NDC 62037-720-05) discontinuation | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 21 Nov 2025 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Potassium Chloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 20 meq (NDC 62037-720-10) discontinuation | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 21 Nov 2025 | not given | Not stated |
Source
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Shortages via openFDA. Official list. Shortages the FDA lists as current, plus products to be discontinued; one row per package (NDC).