Delivery tube assembly for an applicator

1. A delivery tube assembly for use in conjunction with a tampon applicator having a first member with a tampon therein and a second member, the delivery tube assembly comprising:

a delivery tube comprising

a delivery tube attachment end,

an open delivery tube second end opposite the delivery tube attachment end,

an outer surface, and

an inner surface defining a delivery tube cavity; and

a dosage form including a therapeutic agent, wherein the dosage form is positioned within the delivery tube cavity

wherein the first member and the second member are separate and distinct from the delivery tube; and wherein the delivery tube completely covers the first member so that it is not visible to a user.

2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the delivery tube is adapted to be coupled to the tampon applicator at the delivery tube attachment end.

3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the delivery tube includes means for attaching the delivery tube to the tampon applicator.

4. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an engagement mechanism positioned at the delivery tube attachment end.

5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein the engagement mechanism is selected from a group consisting of a snap ring, a screw mechanism, quarter-turn threads, a mechanical latch, and an escapement-type mechanism.

6. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an inner containment seal positioned within the delivery tube cavity to seal the dosage form within the delivery tube cavity.

7. The assembly of claim 6 , wherein the inner containment seal is removable.

8. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the inner containment seal is frangible.

9. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the dosage form conforms to the inner surface within the delivery tube cavity.