Product Information
GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0464 per EA under NDC 70000022101. Its NADAC has been published 370 times since Jul 24, 2019.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000022101
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
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 GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET has been published 370 times since Jul 24, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has risen 7.4%. 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 | $0.0315 (Jul 21, 2021) |
| 52-week high | $0.0464 |
| 52-week low | $0.0350 |
| Median price | $0.0384 |
| Average price | $0.0400 |
| Largest weekly change | +41.1% (Jan 18, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 370 |
| Tracking since | Jul 24, 2019 |
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 20% 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 GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0464 per EA (NDC 70000022101), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET has risen 7.4%. It has been tracked across 370 weekly CMS publications since Jul 24, 2019.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET?
Since Jul 24, 2019, the NADAC for GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0315 (Jul 21, 2021) to a high of $0.0575 (Jun 16, 2021), with a median of $0.0384 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to GENTLE LAXATIVE 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 20% below GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET?
GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET (NDC 70000022101) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.