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Premiere Value Castor Oil 1 mg/mL Liquid, 177 mL — NDC 68016-0515-96 package photo
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Premiere Value Castor Oil 1 mg/mL Liquid, 177 mL — NDC 68016-515-96 (Billing 68016-0515-96)

by Chain Drug Consortium · 177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

This is a package of 177 mL of Premiere Value Castor Oil 1 mg/mL Liquid from Chain Drug Consortium, marketed since Jan 2008 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 68016-0515-96
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 68016-515-96 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 68016-515-96 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
68016 labeler · 515 product · 96 package
Package marketed since
Oct 27, 2017
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC)
0840986025549
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68016-515-96
Product NDC 68016-515
11-digit billing NDC 68016051596
UNII D5340Y2I9G
UPC 0840986025549
Application # M007
SPL Set ID 5c8c1564-fcff-894b-e053-2991aa0a9c0b
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2008-01-01
Route ORAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance CASTOR OIL
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68016-515-96 — 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 → 68016-0515-96. 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.

Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Most people can expect a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours of taking a dose. So if you take it in the morning, you'll likely see results before the end of the day. Because it wor...
  • How quickly will castor oil work for constipation?
  • The labels for most oral castor oil products recommend taking it on an empty stomach for best results. If the taste is a problem — and it can be — try mixing it with juice. That's...
  • Should I take it with food or on an empty stomach?
📖 Read our full Castor Oil guide →
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.

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 systemPer mLPer 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.
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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
68016-0515-96 You're viewing this Main listing 177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2017-10-27 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
GNP Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 24385-0515-30 Amerisource 177 ml $0.020 — Availability likely —
Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 70677-1317-01 STRATEGIC 177 ml $0.020 — Availability likely —
Foster and Thrive Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 70677-1085-01 Strategic 177 ml $0.020 — Availability likely —
Quality Choice Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 63868-0322-06 Chain 177 ml $0.021 — FDA listed —
Rite Aid Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 11822-0645-01 Rite 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Premiere Value Castor Oil 1 mg/mLthis 68016-0515-96 Chain 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Harris Teeter Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 69256-0515-96 Harris 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Freskaro Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 82645-0515-96 Pharma 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Humco Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 82645-0919-16 Pharma 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Humco Castor Oil (Regular) 1 mg/mL 00395-0513-94 Humco 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 69842-0978-26 CVS 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 55910-0979-26 Old 118 ml — — FDA listed —
DDM Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 53943-0515-96 Discount 178 ml — — FDA listed —
Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 11344-0870-26 Nice-Pak 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Humco Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 00395-0515-16 Humco 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 69452-0487-97 BIONPHARMA 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Castor Oil 1 mg/mL 41163-0078-26 United 118 ml — — 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

🏛️
2008
On the market since
Jan 2008
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
18 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.

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.

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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.

1 inactive ingredient listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesNone

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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerChain Drug Consortium
FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code68016
First marketedJan 2008
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio33 products on file

More NDCs from Chain Drug Consortium labeler code 68016

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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.

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 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 When Using This Product 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 18 words ▾

Use For the temporary relief of occasional constipation. Bowel movement is generally produced in 6 to 12 hours.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 72 words ▾

Directions Preferably take on an empty stomach. May be taken with juice to improve taste. Adults and children 12 yrs. of age and older: 1 to 4 tablesponfuls in a single daily dose or as directed by a doctor. Children 2 to under 12 yrs. of age: 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls in a single dose or as directed by a doctor. Children under 2 yrs. of age: Consult a doctor before use.

⚠️ Warnings 50 words ▾

Warings Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor.

WARNINGS: Do not use if Taper Evident Seal is broken or missing. This product is sealed with either a shrink band around cap imprinted "Sealed For your Protection" or foil seal under cap.

🧪 Active Ingredient 4 words ▾

Active Ingredient Castor Oil

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 3 words ▾

Inactive Ingredient None

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Stimulant Laxative

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 53 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks. Laxative products should not be used for a period of longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Frequent or prolonged use may result in the dependence on laxatives.

📄 When Using This Product 35 words ▾

When using this product Discontinue use and consult a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after the use of a laxative. Thee symptoms may indicate a serious condition.

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 11 words ▾

If pregnant or breast feeding ask a health professional before use

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 21 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek profssional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 5 words ▾

Label PV Castor Oil OT

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

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 Premiere Value Castor Oil (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Fatigue23
Diarrhoea22
Nausea20
Constipation16
Fall16
Asthenia14
Headache14

Reporter sex

184 reports
Male · 33%
Female · 67%

Serious outcomes

Life-threatening8
Disabling6
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2021 2022 2024 2026 17 7
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.

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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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 Chain Drug Consortium. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Chain Drug Consortium 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.
← 68016-0513-72 · PHARMACY 68016-0516-00 · Chain →
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.