Bisacodyl 10 mg Suppository, 4 suppositories
by Cardinal Health · 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70000-0573-1) / 4 SUPPOSITORY in 1 BLISTER PACK
NDC 70000-0573-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
70000-0573-1
billing pads the package segment with a zero
This package
Contains4 suppositories
Cost per ea$0.3197 NADAC
Per package$1.28 / 4 suppositories
Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $1.23/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Also comes in:
16 suppositories 70000-0573-02
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 →
🆔 Identity & classification
FDA NDC (as labeled)
70000-0573-1
Product NDC
70000-0573
11-digit billing NDC
70000057301
NCPDP billing unit
EA — each (per item)
RxCUI
198509
UNII
10X0709Y6I
Application #
M007
SPL Set ID
c2b33e78-6ab7-1785-e053-2995a90a9c4f
Established class (EPC)
Stimulant Laxative
Physiologic effect
Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2021-05-19
Route
RECTAL
Dosage form
SUPPOSITORY
Substance
BISACODYL
GPI-14
46200010005205
GPI class
Gentle Laxative
GCN Seq No
002944
GCN
08731
HICL code
001301
Ingredient (HICL)
Bisacodyl
HIC1 code
Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1)
Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code
Q3
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2)
Anal-Rectal Preparations
HIC3 code
Q3S
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3)
Laxatives, Local/Rectal
AHFS code
56:12.00.00
AHFS class
Cathartics And Laxatives
FDB label name
GENTLE LAXATIVE 10 MG SUPPOSIT
FDB brand name
Gentle Laxative
Legend status
O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 70000-0573-1 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 70000-0573-01. 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 Stimulant Laxative class.
Pharmacologic class
Stimulant Laxative
Drug family (ATC)
Contact laxatives, Enemas
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
LabelerCardinal Health
FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code70000
First marketedMay 2021
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio84 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
Label name GENTLE LAXATIVE 10 MG SUPPOSIT Ingredient Bisacodyl
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM
Rectal bisacodyl is used on a short-term basis to treat constipation. It also is used to empty the bowels before surgery and certain medical procedures. Bisacodyl is in a class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It works by increasing activity of the intestines to cause a bowel movement.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- It depends on which form you're using. Oral tablets (like Dulcolax Stimulant Laxative) usually take 6 to 12 hours, so many people take them at bedtime and get results in the mornin...
- No — it's really important not to chew, crush, or break bisacodyl tablets. They have a special protective coating that helps them reach the right part of your gut without irritatin...
- Can I chew or crush the tablet if I have trouble swallowing?
- Milk and antacids can break down the protective coating on bisacodyl tablets too soon, before the medicine reaches where it needs to work. This can cause stomach irritation and mak...
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Bisacodyl — 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 Bisacodyl?
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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 FM8D1RE2VP
A plant-based oil that has been chemically hardened to stay solid at room temperature. It works as a binder and lubricant to hold tablet ingredients together and help them release properly during digestion.
1 inactive ingredient listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also stateshydrogenated vegetable oil
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 ea | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.320 | $1.28 / 4 suppositories |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $1.23 | $4.94 / 4 suppositories |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
▲ Up 19% over the last 24 months.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisacodyl 10 mg 00574-7050-12 | Padagis | 12 suppositories | $0.320 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Bisacodyl 10 mg 00904-7142-12 | Major | 12 suppositories | $0.320 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Good Neighbor Pharmacy Gentle Laxative 10 mg/2000mg 46122-0608-51 | AmerisourceBergen | 40 mg | $0.320 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Bisacodyl 10 mg 57237-0327-03 | Rising | 30 suppositories | $0.320 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Proctozone-B 10 mg 57237-0337-03 | Rising | 30 suppositories | $0.320 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Bisacodyl 10 mgthis 70000-0573-01 | Cardinal | 4 suppositories | $0.320 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Foster and Thrive Gentle Laxative 10 mg/2000mg 70677-1091-01 | Strategic | 40 mg | $0.320 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Walgreens Gentle Laxative 10 mg 00363-0466-04 | Walgreens | 40 mg | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Walgreens Gentle Laxative 10 mg 00363-0468-04 | Walgreens | 4 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rite-Aid Gentle Laxative 10 mg 11822-4890-05 | RITE | 8 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative Bisacodyl 10 mg 13709-0321-01 | NeilMed | 30 capsules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl Laxative 10 mg/1.8g 13709-0328-01 | Neilmed | 1.8 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| HEB Gentle Laxative 10 mg/2000mg 37808-0877-08 | H | 40 mg | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dulcolax Laxative 10 mg 41167-0210-01 | Chattem, | 4 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Meijer Gentle Laxative 10 mg/2000mg 41250-0665-04 | Meijer | 40 mg | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Discount Drugmart Gentle Laxative 10 mg/2000mg 53943-0805-08 | Discount | 40 mg | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dollar General Gentle Laxative 10 mg/2000mg 55910-0457-04 | Dolgencorp, | 40 mg | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 10 mg 57896-0443-01 | GERI-CARE | 100 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stratuscare Bisacodyl 10 mg 58980-0415-04 | Stratus | 4 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Gentle Laxative 10 mg 59779-0107-09 | CVS | 8 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 10 mg 68016-0084-08 | Pharmacy | 8 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 10 mg 69842-0816-04 | CVS | 4 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative 10 mg 70795-1010-01 | GRAXCELL | 100 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| OneLAX 10 mg 71399-8460-02 | AKRON | 12 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Conlax 10 mg 72701-0102-04 | Bliss | 4 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 10 mg 82568-0028-02 | AARNA | 12 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 10 mg 83720-0550-25 | Oncor | 12 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl Laxative 10 mg 71457-0501-01 | InvaDerm | 102 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
🏛️
2021
On the market since
May 2021
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
5 years listed
🔒
·
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.
🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend
📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 70000-0573-01, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
79
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
790
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$975.38
Avg / prescription
$12.35
Avg / unit
$1.2347
Latest quarter Q1 2026
62Rx
Medicaid pays / ea
$1.2347
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / ea
$0.3197
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.9150
+286% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per ea (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
Fee-for-service · 45 Rx Managed care · 34 Rx
State Medicaid map
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
1.05.1
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
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Prescriptions—
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🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.
💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size
Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 381 Rx · 6,528 units · $5,388 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70000-0573-01 You're viewing this | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70000-0573-1) / 4 SUPPOSITORY in 1 BLISTER PACK | $0.3197 / ea | $1.28 | 2021-05-19 | Active |
| 70000-0573-02 | 4 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70000-0573-2) / 4 SUPPOSITORY in 1 BLISTER PACK | $0.3197 / ea | $5.12 | 2021-05-19 | Active |
This pack has the lowest per-ea cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.3197 NADAC).
This pack accounts for about 21% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to a different pack size. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 70000-0573-01?
NDC 70000-0573-01 contains 4 suppositories — 1 blister pack in 1 carton / 4 suppository in 1 blister pack.
What is the difference between NDC 70000-0573-01 and NDC 70000-0573-02?
Both are Bisacodyl 10 mg Suppository — the drug itself is identical. NDC 70000-0573-01 is the 4 suppositories package, while NDC 70000-0573-02 is the 16 suppositories package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Bisacodyl 10 mg Suppository?
Bill NDC 70000-0573-01 — the 11-digit billing format is 70000057301. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
📄 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 temporary relief of occasional constipation this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions detach one suppository from the strip remove wrapper before inserting into rectum carefully insert one suppository well into the rectum, pointed end first retain about 15 to 20 minutes adults and children 12 years of age and over - 1 suppository once daily children 6 to under 12 years of age - 1/2 suppository once daily children under 6 - do not use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For rectal use only. Do not use unless directed by a doctor if abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present for longer than 1 week Ask a Doctor before use if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a perios of 2 weeks When using this product it may cause abdominal discomfort, faitness, rectal burning and mild cramps Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. These may indicate a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Do not use unless directed by a doctor if abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present for longer than 1 week
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each suppository) Bisacodyl USP, 10mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients hydrogenated vegetable oil
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Stimulant 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.