Product Information

LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Time-Cap Labs Inc., priced at $0.0464 per EA under NDC 49483000310. Its NADAC has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013.

LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET

BISACODYL
$0.0464per EA
OTC

Strength

5 mg/1

Manufacturer

Time-Cap Labs Inc.

NDC

49483000310

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

BISACODYL

Approval Type

OTC Monograph (Pending)

FDA Application

part334

On Market Since

4/1/2014

Pharmacological Classes

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

Price Statistics

The NADAC for LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 91.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0464 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$0.0361
Average price$0.0347
Largest weekly change+41.1% (Jan 18, 2023)
Weeks tracked665
Tracking sinceNov 28, 2013

Price History

1W

+9.4%

1M

+9.4%

3M

+31.1%

6M

+24.8%

1Y

+17.3%

3Y

+17.0%

5Y

+32.3%

All

+91.3%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

1 alternative • Same active ingredient

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Time-Cap Labs Inc., is $0.0464 per EA (NDC 49483000310), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET has risen 91.3%. It has been tracked across 665 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET?

Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for LAXATIVE 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 $0.0361 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET?

1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.

Who manufactures LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET?

LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET (NDC 49483000310) is labeled by Time-Cap Labs Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.