What type of machine is used to make 200 tablets of gabapentin?

The correct type of machine used to make 200 tablets of gabapentin is a manual tablet press. A manual tablet press is specifically designed for tablet formulation and production, allowing for controlled compression of the powdered drug mixture into tablets. This machine is suitable for small to moderate production runs like the one mentioned in the question, where 200 tablets are needed.

An automatic dispensing machine is used for preparing doses of medications for dispensing to patients, not for manufacturing tablets. A counter machine is typically used for counting out doses of tablets or capsules, rather than producing them. A tablet coater is used after tablets are formed, to apply a coating that may enhance tablet stability, appearance, or swallowability, but it does not produce tablets. Thus, the manual tablet press is the most appropriate machine for creating the tablets in this scenario.