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NHIA medicines benefit list

Is Potassium Chloride (slow release) covered by NHIS?

Yes. Potassium Chloride (slow release) is on the NHIA medicines benefit list in 2 listed forms, so it can be prescribed and reimbursed under NHIA health insurance plans.
On the NHIA list2 forms listed

Listed forms & strengths

2
NHIS codeDosage formStrengthsPresentation
NHIS-21-01-02Tablet600mgTab.
NHIS-21-01-03Oral solution5%, 10%, 20%Sol.
What this means for you

Covered in principle, confirmed by your HMO

Being on the benefit list means NHIA plans can pay for Potassium Chloride (slow release). Whether yours does, and at which facility, depends on your plan and your HMO. Check the accredited HMO register or ask your provider, and see official NHIA procedure tariffs for what treatments are reimbursed at. This page is a register record, not medical advice.

Source: NHIA medicines benefit list · fetched Aug 2026.