POKONZA vs POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	POKONZA	POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /mL	$0.05 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	POTASSIUM CHLORIDE	POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Genus Lifesciences	Granules
Dosage forms	Powder	Injectable, Capsule, extended release, Solution, Powder, Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Osmotic Laxative	Osmotic Laxative
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Hypokalemia	Hypokalemia

pokonza potassium chloride

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Genus Lifesciences

Granules

Dosage forms

Powder

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

Drug class

Osmotic Laxative

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Hypokalemia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Pokonza or Potassium Chloride?

By our independent rating, Potassium Chloride scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Pokonza. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Pokonza or Potassium Chloride?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.05 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 Pokonza and Potassium Chloride?

Both Pokonza 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.