k+8

Frequently asked questions

What does K+8 treat?

K+8 (Potassium Chloride) may be used to treat hypokalemia, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How much does K+8 cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.04 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for K+8?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell K+8. To pay less, K+8 is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes K+8?

K+8 is marketed by Future Pak. You can see Future Pak's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is K+8 a brand-name or generic drug?

K+8 is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Potassium Chloride. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is K+8 available over the counter?

No. K+8 is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does K+8 come in?

K+8 is currently marketed as tablet, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is K+8?

K+8 is classified as osmotic laxative, potassium salt, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is K+8 FDA-registered?

K+8 is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA070998. You can verify this on its official FDA label.