Product Information

SM GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, priced at $0.0372 per EA under NDC 49348003205. Its NADAC has been published 390 times since Sep 12, 2018.

SM GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TAB

Bisacodyl
$0.0372per EA
Discontinued
OTC

Strength

5 mg/1

NDC

49348003205

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

2/18/2026

Active Ingredients

BISACODYL

Approval Type

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

FDA Application

505G(a)(3)

On Market Since

3/25/2002

Pharmacological Classes

Increased Large Intestinal Motility
Stimulant Laxative
Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion

Price Statistics

The NADAC for SM GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TAB has been published 390 times since Sep 12, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has risen 18.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0372 per EA
All-time high$0.0575 (Jun 16, 2021)
All-time low$0.0308 (Nov 21, 2018)
52-week high$0.0399
52-week low$0.0372
Median price$0.0382
Average price$0.0397
Largest weekly change+41.1% (Jan 18, 2023)
Weeks tracked390
Tracking sinceSep 12, 2018

Price History

1W

N/A

1M

N/A

3M

N/A

6M

0.0%

1Y

-6.0%

3Y

-6.3%

5Y

+6.1%

All

+18.5%

Last surveyed Feb 25, 2026 — this NDC no longer appears in the current weekly NADAC file.

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). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of SM GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TAB?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for SM GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TAB, manufactured by Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, is $0.0372 per EA (NDC 49348003205), effective Feb 25, 2026.

How has the price of SM GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TAB changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for SM GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TAB has risen 18.5%. It has been tracked across 390 weekly CMS publications since Sep 12, 2018.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for SM GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TAB?

Since Sep 12, 2018, the NADAC for SM GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.0308 (Nov 21, 2018) to a high of $0.0575 (Jun 16, 2021), with a median of $0.0382 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to SM GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TAB?

5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as SM GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TAB in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures SM GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TAB?

SM GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TAB (NDC 49348003205) is labeled by Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.