摘要 |
A single capsule is filled by a pharmacist with a plurality of active substances, the combination of the active substances and their dosage being as individually prescribed for the patient by the medical practitioner. Preferably, the individual active substances are formulated into micro-spherical dose-forms and the capsules are preferably marked with a code to identify the contained active ingredients and their dosage. In another aspect, a device for the filling of capsules with drug micro-spheres, said device comprising a loading station for receiving a canister containing micro-spheres of active substances, counting means and an outlet for introducing the counted micro-spheres into a capsule. Preferably, the device comprises capsule-sealing means, means for filling the capsules with inert gas and can print labels onto the capsules. |