The invention relates to a hard, compressed, rapidly dissolvable dosage form adapted for direct oral dosing comprising: an active ingredient and a matrix including a non-direct compression filler and a lubricant. Said dosage form is adapted to rapidly dissolve in the mouth of a patient and thereby liberate the active ingredient. Preferably, the dosage form has a friability of about 2 % or less when tested according to the U.S.P. The dosage form also preferably has a hardness of 15-50 Newtons.