Container and kit for the preparation, storage and dispensing of compounded suppositories
View Patent ↗A container suitable for the preparation, storage and dispensing of compounded suppositories is provided. Methods of preparing, storing and dispensing compounded suppositories utilizing such a container and related kits are also provided.
1. A container for suppositories, comprising:
a base having a substantially planar surface with a plurality of surface openings;
a plurality of hollow members, each protruding from the base at one of the plurality of surface openings, each of the plurality of hollow members having a first end comprising a first member opening coincident with one of the plurality of surface openings and a second end comprising a second member opening and a protective end cover removably coupled to the second end to cover the second member opening, each of the plurality of hollow members having an internal surface wherein the internal surface has a rocket shape; and
a base support coupled to the base and supporting the base relative to a support surface, wherein the protective end cover is a portion of a bottom lid that comprises a plurality of protective end covers connected by a bottom lid surface, the plurality of protective end covers constructed and arranged to be removably coupled to the second end of the plurality of hollow members.
2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the protective end cover is an insertable sleeve removably coupled to an interior portion of the second end.