Product Information
BISACODYL EC 5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Major Pharmaceuticals, priced at $0.0441 per EA under NDC 00904640761. Its NADAC has been published 601 times since Apr 1, 2015.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Major PharmaceuticalsNDC
00904640761
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
BISACODYLApproval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
505G(a)(3)On Market Since
3/25/2002
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for BISACODYL EC 5 MG TABLET has been published 601 times since Apr 1, 2015, and over the history we have for it it has risen 89.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0441 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0575 (Jun 16, 2021) |
| All-time low | $0.0197 (Jan 18, 2017) |
| 52-week high | $0.0464 |
| 52-week low | $0.0350 |
| Median price | $0.0367 |
| Average price | $0.0360 |
| Largest weekly change | +41.1% (Jan 18, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 601 |
| Tracking since | Apr 1, 2015 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 16% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of BISACODYL EC 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for BISACODYL EC 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Major Pharmaceuticals, is $0.0441 per EA (NDC 00904640761), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of BISACODYL EC 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for BISACODYL EC 5 MG TABLET has risen 89.0%. It has been tracked across 601 weekly CMS publications since Apr 1, 2015.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for BISACODYL EC 5 MG TABLET?
Since Apr 1, 2015, the NADAC for BISACODYL EC 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0197 (Jan 18, 2017) to a high of $0.0575 (Jun 16, 2021), with a median of $0.0367 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to BISACODYL EC 5 MG TABLET?
Yes. 5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, HM LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET, is $0.0372 per EA — about 16% below BISACODYL EC 5 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures BISACODYL EC 5 MG TABLET?
BISACODYL EC 5 MG TABLET (NDC 00904640761) is labeled by Major Pharmaceuticals, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.