DE202019102862U1 - metering - Google Patents

Abstract

A dispenser (10) for spherical drug dosage forms, comprising
a tank (11) for storing the spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms,
a mechanical component (12) for separating the stored spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms,
- A housing (13) for movably receiving a formable from the tank (11) and the mechanical component (12) unit, and
an applicator cap (14) detachably connected to the housing (13) for receiving the singular spherical drug dosage forms,
- wherein the mechanical component (12) is adapted to cause the separation by an elastic deformation of the mechanical component (12) against the housing (13).

Description

Summary

The present invention is a dispenser for spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms, in particular globules.

State of the art

Globular or globular globules are spherical dosage forms which are frequently used, especially in the field of homeopathy. Globuli exist in addition to the homeopathic active ingredient usually from sugars such. For example, sucrose or sugar alcohols such. B. xylitol. Sometimes, however, other pharmaceutical agents in the form of spherical dosage forms such. B. administered micro-tablets.

Usually, such dosage forms are not individually packaged, but arrive z. In vials, which typically contain several hundred globules, in the trade. As a rule, a defined dose of a few globules or microtablets is taken once or several times a day. For this purpose, it is necessary to open the vial before each intake, to remove the required number of globules or microtablets and then reseal the vial.

The removal of the globules takes place z. B. by gently tipping the vial and pouring the required globules into the palm. In this case, it is difficult to take exactly the desired number, so that possibly too much withdrawn globules are returned to the vial. For hygienic reasons, this procedure, in particular the return of excess globules, is problematic.

In view of the situation described above, a variety of devices for the removal and dosing of globules and other spherical drug dosage forms has already been developed.

This is how the patent describes DE 102012006250 B4 (Dr. Warkentin GmbH) a device for metering substantially spherical drug units comprising a metering ring with a passage opening having one or more receiving extensions for receiving individual drug units, and a Dosierknopf, a cylinder portion with a decentralized axial passage and a coaxial to the cylinder portion adjacent to its end face journal portion, wherein the journal portion has a nose which extends radially outwardly. The extent of the nose increases in the circumferential direction of the pin portion radially outward.

A very similar dosing device is in some countries such. As in the Netherlands since 2005 on the market, but the extension of the nose in the circumferential direction of the pin portion does not increase radially outward.

The DE 102011001129 A1 (Gerresheimer item GmbH) describes a metering device in which a sensor element and a control device cooperate in order to achieve the separation of microtablets and globules.

Another fairly complicated dosing system is known from US2015 / 0342830 A1 (HB Clouds LLC).

All of the above-mentioned metering devices have in common that the removal of the globules takes place by rotation of the metering head. As a result, a globule is in each case conveyed into an outlet opening provided for this purpose, while a nose or a comparable device prevents further globules from entering the outlet opening. Only the further rotation allows the output of each individual further globules.

In the process of rotation, an increased mechanical stress on the globules and / or the donor may occur and cause parts of the dispenser such. As the nose or individual globules are damaged, which can eventually lead to unusable the entire metering device. In addition, the mechanical stress is increased by the fact that, due to production, globules may have some deviation from the nominal size and from the ideal spherical shape.

Other metering devices are pin-shaped and are typically triggered by pressing on a component.

So describes z. B. the utility model DE29504836U1 (Heinlein Kunststoff-Technik GmbH) a dosing closure, which is placed on a bottle-like container and triggered by pressing on the dosing.

In the published patent application EP 916595 A2 (RPC Bramlage GmbH) a pellet dispenser for single-portioned dispensing spherical product is described in which an output device is inserted into a cylindrical housing.

Another dosing system can be found in the International Application WO 93/11056 (Novo Nordisk A / S). The separation takes place here by pressing on a container with an integrated dosing, which is partially in a second container.

Another donor according to WO 2013/026580 A1 (Pöppelmann Holding GmbH & Co. KG) is preferably used for the dosage of sweetener and is actuated by lateral pressing. Very similar is the dispenser according to WO 2013/143697 A1 (Pöppelmann Holding GmbH & Co. KG), the latter has a tamper-evident closure.

As the above examples show, various manufacturers have been working for many years on the development of dispensers for globules and other dosage forms. However, globules today are usually still sold in vials without a dispenser, suggesting that there are still shortcomings that hinder market success.

Object of the invention

• • die zuverlässige und hygienisch unbedenkliche Entnahme einzelner Globuli oder anderer kugelförmiger Darreichungsformen ermöglicht,
• • als Verpackung für die Globuli oder anderen Darreichungsformen dient,
• • eine hohe mechanische Haltbarkeit aufweist,
• • einen schonenden Umgang mit den Globuli oder den anderen kugelförmigen Darreichungsformen garantiert,
• • eine einfache Kontrolle der Dosiermenge und der im Vorratsgefäß verbleibenden Restmenge an Globuli oder anderen kugelförmigen Darreichungsformen (Füllstandskontrolle) ermöglicht,
• • aus lebens- und arzneimittelverträglichen sowie recyclingfähigen Materialien hergestellt ist,
• • mit einer Originalitätssicherung versehen ist, die den Zugang zum Inhalt der Dosiervorrichtung auf dem Weg vom Hersteller zum Endverbraucher verhindert und
• • mit wirtschaftlich vertretbarem Aufwand hergestellt werden kann.

The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a metering device which simultaneously

• • enables the reliable and hygienic removal of individual globules or other spherical dosage forms,
• • serves as packaging for the globules or other dosage forms,
• • has a high mechanical durability,
• • guarantees a gentle handling of the globules or the other spherical dosage forms,
• • allows easy control of the dosing quantity and the remaining amount of globule or other spherical dosage forms remaining in the storage vessel (fill level control),
• • made of food and drug compatible and recyclable materials,
• • is provided with a tamper-evident device which prevents access to the contents of the dosing device on the way from the manufacturer to the end user, and
• • can be produced with economically justifiable effort.

Description of the invention

The object is achieved by a dispenser for spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms. This comprises a tank for storing the spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms, a mechanical component for separating the stored spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms, a housing for movably receiving a unit which can be shaped from the tank and the mechanical component, and an applicator cap, which is detachably connected to the housing, for receiving the isolated spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms. In this case, the mechanical component is adapted to cause the separation by an elastic deformation of the mechanical component against the housing.

By pressing in each case the unit that can be shaped from the tank and the mechanical component, the spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms can be metered individually and can be collected in the applicator cap. A desired number of spherical drug dosage forms can be metered by repeated pressures. When the desired number is reached, the applicator cap can be removed and the contents administered to the mouth. For the user, this functional principle is simple and self-explanatory.

On the housing, a label with information on the contents of the metering device can be attached. In a preferred embodiment, this is fluorescent.

The mechanical component may be configured to effect singulation by elastically deforming the mechanical component against the housing as a result of pressure actuation of a housing protruding portion of the unit formed from the tank and the mechanical component into the housing.

The mechanical component may comprise a spring element and an ejection ram formed at a free end of the spring element.

The housing may have a ramp formed in its interior, which is adapted to elastically deform the free end of the spring element as a result of the pressure actuation into the housing.

The mechanical component may further comprise a delivery channel for delivering the stored spherical drug delivery forms and a flexible support bridge formed at an exit of the delivery channel for retaining the supplied spherical drug delivery forms.

The ejection ram may be configured to eject a single one of the retained spherical drug dosage forms into the applicator flap as a result of the push operation.

The Auswerststößel, the spring element and the feed channel can be integrated in a component (mechanical component) and guided within the housing.

The spring-loaded ejection ram is configured to push out a single spherical drug delivery form between the support bridge and the delivery passageway and, at the same time, lock the delivery passageway. In a preferred embodiment, the spring-loaded Auswerststößel is adapted to give an audible feedback ("click" sound) when operating, which supports the counting and thus controlled dosing.

The tank may have a pressure-lock blocking tab to be removed prior to initial use of the tank for tamper evidence of the stored spherical drug dosage forms.

The spherical drug dosage forms may include homeopathic globules.

The tank may have at least one portion formed of a transparent material for controlling a level thereof.

The applicator cap may have at least one portion formed of a transparent material for viewing and counting the singulated spherical drug dosage forms.

This makes it possible to be able to count the number of ejected spherical drug dosage forms prior to removal of the applicator cap.

The at least one transparent section of the applicator cap can be designed such that a magnifying effect results.

As a result, the spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms can be better recognized.

The dispenser can be made of recyclable and life and drug compatible plastics, wherein pigments of the plastics have food quality.

The plastics may be selected from polypropylene, polystyrene and polyoxymethylene copolymer.

Further features emerge from the following descriptions of 1 to 6 ,

list of figures

• 1a-1c zeigen Gesamtansichten eines Spenders 10 für kugelförmige Arzneimittel-Darreichungsformen sowie seiner Komponenten 11-14.
• 2a-2b zeigen Längsschnitte durch den Spender 10 mit und ohne aufgesetzter Applikatorkappe 14.
• 3 zeigt eine Perspektivansicht des Tanks 11.
• 4 zeigt eine Perspektivansicht der Mechanikkomponente 12.
• 5a, 5b zeigen Perspektivansichten des Gehäuses 13.
• 6 zeigt eine Perspektivansicht der Applikatorkappe 14.

The invention will be explained briefly below with reference to preferred embodiments and with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate the same or similar elements.

• 1a-1c show overall views of a donor 10 for spherical drug dosage forms and its components 11 - 14 ,
• 2a-2b show longitudinal sections through the donor 10 with and without attached applicator cap 14 ,
• 3 shows a perspective view of the tank 11 ,
• 4 shows a perspective view of the mechanical component 12 ,
• 5a . 5b show perspective views of the housing 13 ,
• 6 shows a perspective view of the applicator cap 14 ,

Detailed description of the embodiments

The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to preferred embodiments and with reference to the drawings. Elements of schematic representations are not necessarily to scale, but rather such that their function and purpose will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the features of the various embodiments can be combined with one another.

1a-1c show overall views of a donor 10 for spherical drug dosage forms and its components 11 - 14 ,

The donor 10 includes a tank 11 for storing the spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms, which in particular comprise globules, a mechanical component 12 for separating the stored spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms, a housing 13 for moveably picking up one from the tank 11 and the mechanical component 12 moldable unit, and an applicator cap 14 which is detachable with the housing 13 connected to receive the isolated spherical drug dosage forms. The mechanical component 12 is adapted to the singulation by an elastic deformation of the mechanical component 12 against the case 13 to effect.

These four components 11 - 14 are in 1a shown in an exploded view. From top to bottom are the tank 11 , the mechanical component 12 , the case 13 and the applicator flap 14 illustrated. The components 11 - 14 can be in this order to the donor 10 which in composite configuration in the 1b-1c is shown. Both figures show the same embodiment of the dispenser 10 , wherein for better understanding, the housing in 1 b is displayed transparently, so that the location of the mechanical component 12 in the case 13 becomes visible.

The Tank 11 is doing with a to be removed, the pressure actuation blocking tab 111 to ensure the tamper evidence (see 3 ).

The donor is preferred 10 made of recyclable and life and drug compatible plastics, wherein pigments of the plastics have food quality.

Preferably, these plastics are selected from the materials polypropylene, polystyrene and polyoxymethylene copolymer.

2a-2b show longitudinal sections through the donor 10 with and without attached applicator cap 14 ,

According to 2a is the tank 11 together with the mechanical component 12 in the case 13 introduced, and stands out with a section of this. The mechanical component 12 has a spring element 121 and one at a free end of the spring element 121 trained ejector ram 122 on.

As a counterpart to this, the housing 13 a trained in its interior ramp 131 which is adapted to the free end of the spring element 121 as a result of a pressure actuation F elastic in the housing 13 to deform into.

According to 2 B is therefore the mechanical component 12 , in particular its spring element 121 , set up, due to the pressure operation F of the housing 13 outstanding section of the tank 11 in the case 13 into it, against the case 13 especially his ramp 131 to be elastically deformed.

• • als Verpackungskomponente für kugelförmige Arzneimittel-Darreichungsformen,
• • als Verbindungsstück zur Mechanikkomponente 12 und
• • als Drücker für den Auswurf der kugelförmigen Arzneimittel-Darreichungsformen (der obere, im verbauten Zustand aus dem Gehäuse 13 herausragende Teil des Tanks 11 kann zum Betätigen des Spenders 10 weiter in das Gehäuse 13 hinein gedrückt werden).

3 shows a perspective view of the tank 11 , The Tank 11 partially protrudes from the housing when installed 13 out, is visible from the outside and serves at the same time

• As a packaging component for spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms,
• • as a connector to the mechanical component 12 and
• • as a pusher for the ejection of the spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms (the upper, in the installed state from the housing 13 outstanding part of the tank 11 can be used to operate the dispenser 10 further into the housing 13 be pressed into it).

In a preferred embodiment, the tank has 11 over at least one section formed of a transparent material 112 , in particular a viewing window, to control the level or it is made entirely of transparent material.

• • Aussparungen (rechteckige Öffnungen) 113 zur Verschnappung der Mechanikkomponente 12,
• • eine Führungsnut 114 zur Führung des Tanks 11 im Gehäuse 13 und
• • einen Schlitz 115 zur Aufnahme des Anschlagnockens 125 der Mechanikkomponente 12.

Furthermore, the tank has 11 about

• • recesses (rectangular openings) 113 for snapping the mechanical component 12 .
• • a guide groove 114 to guide the tank 11 in the case 13 and
• • a slot 115 for receiving the stop cam 125 the mechanical component 12 ,

According to 3 can the tank 11 one before first use of the tank 11 to be removed, the pressure actuation blocking tab 111 to ensure the originality of the stored spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms.

4 shows a perspective view of the mechanical component 12 ,

• • als Verbindungsstück zu Tank 11 und Gehäuse 13,
• • als Hauptkomponente der Spenderfunktion der kugelförmigen Arzneimittel-Darreichungsformen und
• • als Feder, die den Spender 10 in die Ausgangslage zurückbringt (Rückfederung auf Rampe 131 in Gehäuse 13).

The mechanical component 12 is not visible from the outside in the installed state and serves at the same time

• • as a connector to tank 11 and housing 13 .
• As the main component of the donor function of the spherical drug dosage forms and
• • as a spring, the donor 10 returns to its original position (springback on ramp 131 in housing 13 ).

• • ein Federelement 121, welches beim Betätigen nach innen gedrückt wird, wobei der Auswerfstößel 122 in die geschlitzte Auflagebrücke 124 geführt wird,
• • eine Auflagebrücke 124 zum Zurückhalten der vom Tank 11 zugeführten kugelförmigen Arzneimittel-Darreichungsformen, auf der die nächste zu vereinzelnde kugelförmige Arzneimittel-Darreichungsform liegt, wobei dieses auf der Auflagebrücke 124 liegend noch vom unteren Ende des Zuführkanals 123 bzw. dem Zuführkanalausgang geführt wird,
• • einen Auswerfstößel 122, der dazu eingerichtet ist, infolge einer Druckbetätigung eine einzelne der zurückgehaltenen kugelförmigen Arzneimittel-Darreichungsformen in die Applikatorklappe 14 auszuwerfen, und dabei indirekt über die auf der Auflagebrücke 124 liegende zu vereinzelnde kugelförmige Arzneimittel-Darreichungsform gegen die flexible Auflagebrücke 124 und/oder direkt gegen einen Steg der Auflagebrücke 124 zu drücken, wodurch sich die Auflagebrücke 124 nach unten bewegt, sich bei entsprechender Betätigungskraft öffnet, und so die auf der Auflagebrücke 124 aufliegende, zu vereinzelnde kugelförmige Arzneimittel-Darreichungsform ausstößt (➜Vereinzelung der kugelförmigen Arzneimittel-Darreichungsformen), wobei das freie Ende des Auswerfstößels 122 in seiner Endlage an der gegenüberliegenden Innenwand des Zuführkanals 123 anstößt, sodass der Auswerfstößel 122 den Zuführkanal 123 verschließt und keine weiteren kugelförmigen Arzneimittel-Darreichungsformen ausgegeben werden (➜ sicherer Verschluß),
• • einen Zuführkanal 123 zum Zuführen der bevorrateten kugelförmigen Arzneimittel-Darreichungsformen, durch den die kugelförmigen Arzneimittel-Darreichungsformen präzise aufgereiht der an einem Ausgang des Zuführkanals 123 ausgebildeten, flexiblen Auflagebrücke 124 zugeführt werden,
• • zwei Einrastbacken 126 zur Verbindung mit dem Tank 11 und
• • einen Anschlagnocken 125, der (geführt in dem Langloch 132 des Gehäuses 13) den Hubweg der beweglichen Komponenten (Mechanikkomponente 12 und Tank 11) vorgibt.

Furthermore, the mechanical component has 12 about

• • a spring element 121 , which is pressed inwards when pressed, wherein the Auswerststößel 122 into the slotted support bridge 124 to be led,
• • a support bridge 124 to withhold the tank 11 supplied spherical drug dosage forms on which the next to be separated spherical drug dosage form, this on the support bridge 124 lying still from the lower end of the feed channel 123 or the Zuführkanalausgang is performed,
• • an ejector ram 122 adapted to push a single one of the retained spherical drug dosage forms into the applicator flap as a result of a push operation 14 eject, and thereby indirectly on the support bridge 124 lying to be separated spherical drug dosage form against the flexible support bridge 124 and / or directly against a bridge of the support bridge 124 to push, causing the support bridge 124 moved down, opens with appropriate actuation force, and so on the support bridge 124 resting, to be separated spherical pharmaceutical dosage form ejects (➜Diszelung the spherical drug dosage forms), wherein the free end of the Auswerststößels 122 in its end position on the opposite inner wall of the feed channel 123 abuts, so the ejector ram 122 the feed channel 123 closes and no further spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms are dispensed (➜ safe closure),
• • a feed channel 123 for delivering the stored spherical drug dosage forms through which the spherical drug dosage forms precisely line up at an exit of the delivery channel 123 trained, flexible support bridge 124 be fed
• • two latching jaws 126 for connection to the tank 11 and
• • a stop cam 125 , who (guided in the slot 132 of the housing 13 ) the stroke of the moving components (mechanical component 12 and tank 11 ) pretends.

The opening plane of the feed channel exit and the support bridge 124 can thereby include a small angle, which is opened in the ejection direction, to facilitate an ejection of the isolated spherical pharmaceutical dosage form.

The described embodiment of the mechanical component 12 is on size globules 3 according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of 2013 (HAB 2013 ), but can by changing the dimensions of the mechanical component 13 also on other Globuligröße sizes 1 to 10 according to HAB 2013 or adapted to other spherical drug dosage forms of appropriate size. The HAB 2013 pretends that 110 to 130 Globuli of size 3 have a total weight of 1 g. This corresponds to an average diameter of the globules of 2.0 to 2.5 mm, but does not rule out the production-related presence of smaller (<2.0 mm) and larger (> 2.5 mm) globules. The construction of the dispenser according to the invention 10 allows the output of globuli, the size of which scatters as described, without causing malfunction.

5a . 5b show perspective views of the housing 13 ,

• • als Griff mit dem der Spender 10 gehalten wird, während das Herunterdrücken des Tanks 11 gegenüber dem Gehäuse 13 erfolgt und
• • als Verbindungsstück zu Mechanikkomponente 12 und Applikatorkappe 14.

The housing 13 serves at the same time

• • as a handle with the dispenser 10 is held while pushing down the tank 11 opposite the housing 13 done and
• • as a connector to the mechanical component 12 and applicator cap 14 ,

• • zwei Führungsstege 133 im Inneren, die zur Führung des Tanks 11 dienen und den Tank 11 gegen seitliches Herausdrücken sichern,
• • Ein seitliches Langloch 132, das zur Führung des Anschlagstegs 125 der Mechanikkomponente 12 dient und den Hubweg der beweglichen Komponenten (Mechanikkomponente 12, Tank 11) vorgibt und gleichzeitig durch die schnappende Aufnahme in dem Langloch 132 eine unlösbare Verbindung der Komponenten 11, 12 herstellt (keine Demontage möglich),
• • eine im Inneren vorhandene Rampe 131, die das Federelement 121 der Mechanikkomponente 12 führt,
• • einen Absatz 134 im unteren Gehäusebereich, der für den bündigen Abschluss der Applikatorkappe 14 vorgesehen ist und
• • zwei Ausbuchtungen (Rippen) 135, die zur temporären Sicherung und Positionierung der Applikatorkappe 14 dienen.

Furthermore, the housing has 13 about

• • two guide bars 133 inside, leading to the tank 11 serve and the tank 11 secure against lateral pushing out,
• • One side slot 132 , for the guidance of the stop bridge 125 the mechanical component 12 Serves and the stroke of the moving components (mechanical component 12 , Tank 11 ) pretends and at the same time by the snapping recording in the slot 132 a permanent connection of the components 11 . 12 manufactures (no disassembly possible),
• • a ramp inside 131 that the spring element 121 the mechanical component 12 leads,
• • a paragraph 134 in the lower housing area, for the flush termination of the Applikatorkappe 14 is provided and
• • two bulges (ribs) 135 For temporarily securing and positioning the applicator cap 14 serve.

In 5b is the case 13 partially cut open to allow the ramp 131 is recognizable.

6 shows a perspective view of the applicator cap 14 ,

• • als Verbindungsstück zum Gehäuse 13,
• • zum Auffangen der gespendeten kugelförmigen Arzneimittel-Darreichungsformen und
• • gegebenenfalls zum Einsehen und Zählen der kugelförmigen Arzneimittel-Darreichungsformen (bei transparentem Material).

The applicator cap 14 serves at the same time

• • as a connector to the housing 13 .
• • to collect the donated spherical drug dosage forms and
• • if necessary, to view and count the spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms (with transparent material).

This is indicated by the applicator cap 14 at least one section formed of a transparent material 141 on. This can be designed so that there is a magnifying effect.

The applicator cap 14 has two bulges (ribs) 142 that with the bulges (ribs) 135 of the housing 13 form a multiple detachable connection.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102012006250 B4 [0006]
• DE 102011001129 A1 [0008]
• US 2015/0342830 A1 [0009]
• DE 29504836 U1 [0013]
• EP 916595 A2 [0014]
• WO 93/11056 [0015]
• WO 2013/026580 A1 [0016]
• WO 2013/143697 A1 [0016]

Claims (13)

A dispenser (10) for spherical drug dosage forms, comprising a tank (11) for storing the spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms, a mechanical component (12) for separating the stored spherical pharmaceutical dosage forms, - A housing (13) for movably receiving a formable from the tank (11) and the mechanical component (12) unit, and an applicator cap (14) detachably connected to the housing (13) for receiving the singular spherical drug dosage forms, - wherein the mechanical component (12) is adapted to cause the separation by an elastic deformation of the mechanical component (12) against the housing (13). Dispenser (10) after Claim 1 wherein the mechanical component (12) is adapted to singulate by elastically deforming the mechanical component (12) against the housing (13) due to pressure actuation of a portion of the tank (11) and the mechanical component protruding from the housing (13) (12) to effect molded unit into the housing (13). Dispenser (10) after Claim 2 wherein the mechanical component (12) comprises a spring element (121) and an ejection ram (122) formed at a free end of the spring element (121). Dispenser (10) after Claim 3 wherein the housing (13) has a ramp (131) formed in its interior, which is adapted to elastically deform the free end of the spring element (121) into the housing (13) as a result of the pressure actuation. Dispenser (10) after Claim 4 wherein the mechanical component (12) further comprises a delivery channel (123) for delivering the stored spherical drug dosage forms and a flexible support bridge (124) formed at an exit of the delivery channel for retaining the supplied spherical drug delivery forms. Dispenser (10) after Claim 5 wherein the ejection ram (122) is adapted to eject a single one of the retained spherical drug dosage forms into the applicator flap (14) as a result of the push operation. A dispenser (10) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tank (11) has a flap (111) for preventing the tampering of the stored spherical drug dosage forms to be removed prior to first use of the tank (11). A dispenser (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the spherical drug dosage forms comprise homeopathic globules. A dispenser (10) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the tank (11) comprises at least one transparent material portion (112) for controlling a level thereof. The dispenser (10) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the applicator cap (14) comprises at least one portion (141) formed of a transparent material for viewing and counting the singulated spherical drug dosage forms. Dispenser (10) after Claim 10 wherein the at least one transparent portion (141) of the applicator cap (14) is formed so as to give a magnifying effect. Dispenser (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the dispenser (10) is formed from recyclable and life and drug compatible plastics, wherein pigments of the plastics food quality. Dispenser (10) after Claim 12 , wherein the plastics are selected from polypropylene, polystyrene and polyoxymethylene copolymer.

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