LOADING VIALS

In one illustrative embodiment, a cannulated vial is provided, the cannulated vial comprising a vial body having a top surface at one end, a bottom surface at an opposite end, and exterior wall therebetween defining an interior vial volume, the top surface having an opening, a cannula extending from the bottom surface and having a first end, a second end and an outer surface therebetween defining a cannula volume, the first end in fluid communication with the interior vial volume, and a cap having a tongue, the tongue sized to sealably close the opening, the tongue further having a volume greater than or equal to the cannula volume.