Abstract: An aspect of some embodiments of the current invention relates to a capsule which may be used to dispense an ointment to provide the user with a pre-determined amount of the ointment, thereby reducing waste and/or providing the required dose for effective treatment and/or application of the ointment. Additionally, such a capsule may be refilled and/or recycled. In addition, the capsule may include a verifiable identification tag. A further aspect of the current invention is a dispenser configured to dispense the ointment from a capsule. The dispenser may include a means of activating the ointment, for example a light of a particular frequency, such as, ultraviolet light, infrared light, etc., a heater, for local heating, ultrasound, etc., and/or a combination thereof.