NSN 6505-01-257-8457, 6505012578457
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELE

Federal Supply Classification: FSC 6505 - Drugs and Biologicals
National Item Identification Number: NIIN 012578457
Codification Country: United States
Item Name Code: INC 37202
Criticality: (X) This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Hazardous Material Indicator Code: (P) There is no information in the HMIRS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product.

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DLMS^® Summary

National Stock Number 6505-01-257-8457

National Stock Number (NSN) 6505-01-257-8457, or NIIN 012578457, (potassium chloride extended-rele) was assigned June 25, 1987 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.

There are 9 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 8 suppliers. Today, 7 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 6 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.

This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 2 contracts issued for this part number, with 2 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 2 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE2DP25V0639, SPE2DP17V0514. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 691.03.

There has been a small amount of demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 23, 2016, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) This part is a commercial/non-developmental/off-the-shelf-item. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 37202. []. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no information in the HMIRS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product. NSN 6505012578457 does not contain precious metals.

This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.

Technical Characteristics

ACTIVE MEDICAMENT MEDICINAL STRENGTH: (AKJA) 20.000 MILLIEQUIVALENTS POTASSIUM EQUIVALENT
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY: (CXCY) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS USP 1500MG 100S BT
MEDICAL DESIGNATION AND GRADE: (MDES) UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA
SPECIAL FEATURES: (FEAT) 1500 MG POTASSIUM CHLORIDE ACTIVE INGREDIENT; MICROENCAPSULATED
PRIMARY CONTAINER CONTENT QUANTITY: (CRLK) 100.000 TABLETS
PRIMARY CONTAINER TYPE: (CQCT) BOTTLE
SUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES: (SUPP) D-DAY ITEM FOR DOD
THERAPEUTIC EQUIVALENT: (THPE) K-DUR BY SCHERING CORP
III PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY: (CXCY) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS USP 1500MG 100S BT