MICRO-K LS vs POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	MICRO-K LS	POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	POTASSIUM CHLORIDE	POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Kv Pharm	Granules
Dosage forms	—	Injectable, Capsule, extended release, Solution, Powder, Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Osmotic Laxative	Osmotic Laxative
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Hypokalemia	Hypokalemia

micro-k ls potassium chloride

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Kv Pharm

Granules

Dosage forms

—

Injectable, Capsule, extended release, Solution, Powder, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Osmotic Laxative

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Hypokalemia

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Micro-K Ls or Potassium Chloride?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.04 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Micro-K Ls and Potassium Chloride?

Both Micro-K Ls and Potassium Chloride share the active ingredient Potassium Chloride.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.