Product Information
GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0441 per EA under NDC 70000053801. Its NADAC has been published 343 times since Mar 11, 2020.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000053801
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
BISACODYLApproval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
505G(a)(3)On Market Since
11/1/2019
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET has been published 343 times since Mar 11, 2020, and over the history we have for it it has held within roughly two percent of its current level. 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 | $0.0315 (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 | 343 |
| Tracking since | Mar 11, 2020 |
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 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 $0.0441 per EA (NDC 70000053801), effective Sep 30, 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 held within roughly two percent of its current level. It has been tracked across 343 weekly CMS publications since Mar 11, 2020.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET?
Since Mar 11, 2020, 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 16% below GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET?
GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET (NDC 70000053801) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.