Abstract: A method for testing the ability of an iontophoretic reservoir-electrode to deliver a medicament includes providing an iontophoretic reservoir-electrode with a contact surface having a shape, a suitable electrical connection and a hydrated bibulous reservoir containing an ionized medicament. The method further includes providing another electrode operating a at preselected polarity opposite to the preselected polarity of the medicament reservoir-electrode. The method further includes providing a separation medium having the property of allowing passage therein to of ions of one charge. The separation medium is positioned between the reservoir electrode with the ionized medicament and the another electrode.

Abstract: A novel and useful apparatus for delivering an anesthetic locally to the cervical region of a female is provided, wherein the apparatus comprises a ring having a surface and at least one depression on the surface. An anesthetic composition comprising an anesthetic agent and an excipient are placed within the at least one depression. The ring is comprised of a pharmaceutically acceptable inert material that is biocompatible. Furthermore, the ring is of sufficient size such that it can be inserted into the vaginal canal of a female. In the vaginal canal, the anesthetic agent is immediately released from the anesthetic composition and directly anesthetizes the cervical region.