Industry Comparison of Pharmacy Counting Devices
| FEATURES | Rx COUNT Rx-4 | LEADING POUR-THROUGH | PHARMACY SCALE | MANUAL COUNTING TRAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Counting | YES | NO | NO | NO |
| Multiple Counting Options | YES | NO | NO | NO |
| Automatic Direct Vial Filling | YES | NO | NO | NO |
| Calibration Free | YES | YES | NO | YES |
| Portable Size | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Accuracy | 99.97% | 99.97% | Class II ** | 98.30%* |
| Price | $2,499 | $5000+ | $1,500+ | $5.00 |
Rx COUNT Rx-4
Hands-Free Counting
YES
Multiple Counting Options
YES
Automatic Direct Vial Filling
YES
Calibration Free
YES
Portable Size
YES
Accuracy
99.97%
Price
$2,499
LEADING POUR-THROUGH
Hands-Free Counting
NO
Multiple Counting Options
NO
Automatic Direct Vial Filling
NO
Calibration Free
YES
Portable Size
YES
Accuracy
99.97%
Price
$5000+
PHARMACY SCALE
Hands-Free Counting
NO
Multiple Counting Options
NO
Automatic Direct Vial Filling
NO
Calibration Free
NO
Portable Size
YES
Accuracy
Class II **
Price
$1,500+
MANUAL COUNTING TRAY
Hands-Free Counting
NO
Multiple Counting Options
NO
Automatic Direct Vial Filling
NO
Calibration Free
YES
Portable Size
YES
Accuracy
98.30%*
Price
$5.00
*National Observational Study of Prescription Dispensing Accuracy and Safety in 50 Pharmacies from Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, 5/09/2003
**NTEP Class II devices are generally used in laboratory and higher precision weighing. (10,000 - 100,000 divisions)
