1. Suppositories a Suppositories are solid dosage forms intended for insertion into body orifices where they melt, soften, or dissolve and exert local or systemic effects a Suppositories are commonly used rectally and vagina LIly and accasionally urethrally They have various shapes and weights1. Suppositories ◼ Suppositories are solid dosage forms intended for insertion into body orifices where they melt, soften, or dissolve and exert local or systemic effects. ◼ Suppositories are commonly used rectally and vaginally and accasionally urethrally. They have various shapes and weights