Abstract: Disclosed herein are uses, methods, and processes for preparing or manufacturing a lyophilized cake that comprises a water-insoluble agent, wherein the cake is capable of being disintegrated in a parenterally acceptable solvent to form a syringeable liquid suspension of fine particles of the water-insoluble active agent that is suitable for pharmaceutical uses. Lyophilized cakes prepared according to the methods disclosed herein and kits containing such lyophilized cakes are also disclosed. Further disclosed herein are methods and processes for preparing a syringeable liquid suspension of fine particles of the water-insoluble active agent that is suitable for pharmaceutical uses.

Abstract: A pod for preparing a beverage comprising: a rigid or semi-rigid sidewall; a rigid or semi-rigid upper surface containing one more apertures forming an inlet of the pod; a lower surface formed at least partially from filtering material, the filtering material forming an outlet of the pod; the sidewall, upper surface and lower surface together defining a storage volume extending from the inlet to the outlet and containing a water-soluble composition, or a combination or mixture of water-soluble compositions for forming a beverage; wherein the rigid or semi-rigid sidewall maintains a physical separation of the filtering material and the upper surface during use.