The present invention provides devices for dispensing topical pharmaceutical compositions. In some embodiments, the dispensing device possesses a reservoir for storing the composition and means for metering the composition. In some embodiments, such reservoirs are: i. made from, or substantially lined with, a material that opaque and/or substantially nondepleting of at least one component of the composition; ii. optionally, volumetrically compressible; and iii. fitted with the means for metering the composition. And the means for metering are adapted to measure a fixed amount of the composition for application to a dermal region of a user of the device. In some embodiments, the compositions has a specific gravity in the range of from about 0.85 to about 1.20 at about room temperature and comprises a medicament; a thickening agent; and a solvent, and optionally a skin penetration enhancer and/or a deodorant.