Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

In oral drug delivery, there are many scientific challenges that could be studied for years to come and breakthrough technologies are required to generate novel dosage forms raising drug delivery to higher level.(1) Advantage of using that It can reduce dosing frequency, Systemic absorption of drug can be possible through buccal cavity. Lollipops are large sugar boiled confectionary of various flavours attached to a plastic stick which can be consumed over a long period of time through licking.or They are solid unit dosage form of medicament which is meant to be dissolved in mouth (or) pharynx. The term ‘lollipop’ was recorded by English lexicographer Francis Grose in 1796. The term derived from the term “lolly” means tongue and “pop” mean slap. first references to the lollipop in its modern context date to the 1920. Alternatively, it may be a word of Romany origin being related to the Roma tradition of selling toffee apples sold on stick. Red apple in the Romany language is loli phaba.Sometimes it may be difficult to swallow conventional products due to non-availability of water. Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) is a common problem of all age groups, especially the elderly and pediatrics These problems led to the development of a novel type of solid oral dosage form hence, an attractive, taste masking formulations are the need of the hour. Medicated lollipops are prepared heating and congealing method. The dose can be easily controlled by administering a lollipop until the desired effect is achieved. fun to consume. Additionally, they donot require water, which means they can be taken anywhere and anytime.