Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for forming a compression dosage unit such as a tablet. The method of the present invention includes dispensing a premeasured volume of tableting feedstock into a product tray. The feedstock is compacted into a tablet within the product tray. The product tray may be further packaged for distribution and sale. The apparatus of the present invention includes a dossiter for dispensing the premeasured volume of feedstock into the product tray from a reservoir. A die is insertable into the product tray to form the tablet therein. The present invention also provides for the formation of the tablets within the product tray by use of the dossiter.