A system for administering tablets, capsules, caplets, nutritional supplements, pills, and the like includes a vessel having a container and cap, with intermediate closure assembly selectively permitting passage of a liquid coating (oil) therebetween. Pills between the closure (valve) and cap are coated by tilting the closed vessel while the cap is sealed on the container. When the vessel is upright, the coating liquid drains back into the container. Removal of the cap closes (seals) the closure assembly against escape of liquid from the container. A user may then pour a pill or pills from the basket directly into the mouth without touching fingers to the coating thereon. Oils and water-based liquids in the mouth and esophagus repel, so pills slide down, making swallowing easier.
