Abstract: A vaginal ring applicator having a polymeric barrel and at least one friction reducing agent, wherein the barrel is a flattened cylinder having two slightly curved and opposing sides connected by two arcs, wherein the barrel extends between an insertion end and a plunger end; and a plunger extending between distal and proximal ends, wherein the distal end of the plunger engages the plunger end of the barrel and wherein the plunger fits telescopically within the barrel.

Abstract: Described herein is a vaginal ring applicator comprising a barrel comprising a polymer and at least one friction reducing agent, wherein the barrel is a flattened cylinder having two slightly curved and opposing sides connected by two arcs, wherein the barrel extends between an insertion end and a plunger end; and a plunger extending between distal and proximal ends, wherein the distal end of the plunger engages the plunger end of the barrel and wherein the plunger fits telescopically within the barrel.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a dispenser suitable for nasal administration of a pharmaceutical fluid through manual actuation, at least comprising a main body, which includes two extending grips, and an actuator mounted movable relative to the main body and having an actuation surface which is sufficiently wide to support an average human thumb. At least the greater part of the top surface of each of the grips is concave. The dispenser according to the present invention is especially suitable for patients suffering from a disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, affecting the hands.