Glycerin 2.1 g Suppository, 50 suppositories
by DSC Laboratories Inc. · 50 SUPPOSITORY in 1 JAR (52316-723-50)
NDC 52316-0723-50
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
52316-723-50
billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains50 suppositories
Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in:
25 suppositories 52316-0723-25
OTC
On market
Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →
⚠️
Other active recalls for Glycerin (different manufacturers) — 4 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Apr 27, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The recall is being initiated out of an abundance of caution following FDA observations noted during a recent inspection of Excelvision. (Oasis Medical, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0525-2026
Class II · Apr 20, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (SCOPE HEALTH) · FDA recall D-0499-2026
Class II · Mar 25, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0443-2026
Class II · Mar 3, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc) · FDA recall D-0411-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗
🆔 Identity & classification
FDA NDC (as labeled)
52316-723-50
Product NDC
52316-723
11-digit billing NDC
52316072350
RxCUI
583084
UNII
PDC6A3C0OX
UPC
0070038611882
Application #
M007
SPL Set ID
5e97aa5b-62e2-0664-e053-2a91aa0ac341
Established class (EPC)
Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen
Physiologic effect
Increased Histamine Release; Cell-mediated Immunity; Increased IgG Production
Chemical class
Allergens; Glycerol
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2012-08-15
Route
RECTAL
Dosage form
SUPPOSITORY
Substance
GLYCERIN
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 52316-723-50 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 52316-0723-50. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.
🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen class.
Pharmacologic class
Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen
Drug family (ATC)
Enemas, Other drugs for constipation
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.
🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerDSC Laboratories Inc.
FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code52316
First marketedAug 2012
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio3 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.
🩺 Clinical
🧪 What is this product?
This is a rectal suppository containing 2.1 grams of glycerin, marketed as an over-the-counter product under FDA's monograph rules for this drug class. Glycerin in suppository form is typically used to help draw fluid into the bowel and soften stool, functioning as a lubricant and osmotic agent. This product is intended for occasional use to help relieve constipation or promote bowel movements.
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Glycerin — tap one for details:
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.
💬 Questions about Glycerin?
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.
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UNII 55X04QC32I
A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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UNII 4ELV7Z65AP
Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
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UNII 059QF0KO0R
Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
3 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statespurified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed —
ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.Inactive ingredient FAQ
Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.
💲 Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per each | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size:
25 suppositories
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.
🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glycerin 2.1 g 46122-0221-63 | Amerisource | 25 suppositories | $0.103 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Glycerin 2.1 gthis 52316-0723-50 | DSC | 50 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Glycerin 2.1 g 52316-0725-50 | DSC | 50 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Glycerin 2.1 g 63868-0283-25 | Chain | 25 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Glycerin 2.1 g 83324-0284-25 | Chain | 25 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.
⏳ Availability & generic status
🏛️
2012
On the market since
Aug 2012
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
14 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Glycerin — the ingredient across all brands.
Top reported reactions
Age at onset
Reporter sex
Male · 27%
Female · 73%
Unknown · 0%
Serious outcomes
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52316-0723-25 | 25 SUPPOSITORY in 1 JAR (52316-723-25) | 2012-08-15 | Active |
| 52316-0723-50 You're viewing this | 50 SUPPOSITORY in 1 JAR (52316-723-50) | 2012-08-15 | Active |
You're viewing the largest of 2 pack sizes for this product.
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 52316-0723-50?
NDC 52316-0723-50 contains 50 suppositories — 50 suppository in 1 jar.
What is the difference between NDC 52316-0723-50 and NDC 52316-0723-25?
Both are Glycerin 2.1 g Suppository — the drug itself is identical. NDC 52316-0723-50 is the 50 suppositories package, while NDC 52316-0723-25 is the 25 suppositories package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Glycerin 2.1 g Suppository?
Bill NDC 52316-0723-50 — the 11-digit billing format is 52316072350. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.
🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage
Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
| NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) | ✓ Available |
| Labeler | ✓ Available |
| Product & package description | ✓ Available |
| Marketing category & status | ✓ Available |
| Active ingredient / dosage form / route | ✓ Available |
| FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) | ✓ Available |
| Package photos | ✓ Available |
| Inactive ingredients (structured) | ✓ Available |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.
Questions about this listing
Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 52316-723-50, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 52316-0723-50, written without dashes as 52316072350. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 52316-0723-50, the first segment (52316) is the labeler code FDA assigned to DSC Laboratories Inc.; the middle segment (0723) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (50) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by DSC Laboratories Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 25 suppositories (52316-0723-25). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
DSC Laboratories Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage
⏱️ Dosage and Administration
⚠️ Warnings
🧪 Active Ingredient
🧪 Inactive Ingredients
🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses for relief of occasional constipation this product generally produces a bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Single daily dosage adults and children 6 years and over - 1 suppository, or as directed by a doctor children 2 to under 6 years - use Child Suppositories Insert suppository well up into rectum. Suppository need not melt completely to produce laxative action.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For rectal use only May cause rectal discomfort of burning sensation Ask a Doctor before using any laxative if you have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks already used a laxative for more than 1 week Stop use and consult a doctor if you have rectal bleeding no bowel movement after using this product These symptoms may indicate a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away .
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each suppository) Glycerin 2.1 g
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Laxative
No label section mentions that — try another word, or open the full label on DailyMed below.
Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published
NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.