Abstract: A device and method of delivery of dispensing materials, such as liquids, solutions, gels of drugs, vitamins, herbal products, electrolytes or sugar solutions, or other health related items, to mammals, such as humans or other non-human animals is described. The delivery device provides a mechanism to deliver material to the mammal without injecting the material into the mammal. In one embodiment, a device, system or method for administering a material to an individual comprises a dispensing device having an elongated body sized and shaped to hold a vial containing a material to be distributed and stored within a vial. A dispensing tip cap is secured to one end of the dispensing device. The device, system or method may further contain a container comprising a dispensable material and may be configured contain a dose setting mechanism configured to dispense a predetermined amount of material to be dispensed.

Abstract: A delivery formulation and system for delivering inactivated bioactive peptides to the body. The formulation includes effective amounts of the peptide as well as a mucosal permeation enhancer selected from the group consisting of quaternary ammonium salts. The system can be used by spraying the formulation into the buccal cavity, e.g., to the roof of the mouth.