A method for producing a multicomponent compound involves pressing components out of cartridges by means of pistons. As work activities are performed, the content of the work activities can be associated with one or more shared databases based on the individual performing the activities, a common topic or theme associated with the activity andor a manual entry. Each stored service description contains an input processing specification, an output processing specification, and the specification of the business terms upon which the described service or resource is offered by its provider to subscribers. The system can be integrated into a traditional clinical imaging system as an image post-processing software module to characterize tissue elasticity. It further pertains to a method for the preparation of such a nicotine-containing product and to the use thereof for the preparation of a pharmaceutical product.