GF-300P Prescription Balance offers the same reliability as the GF-300 Lab Balance with additional embedded software conforming to US National Conference on Weighing & Measurement requirements for Class II balances - certified for both Weighing and Pill Counting for prescription filling.  A&D offers an extensive line of pharmacy weighing solutions which comply with most Federal, State and local USP Regulations.

The GF-P Pharmacy Scale can increase pharmacy efficiency and patient safety in the smallest to the largest pharmacies – assisting with processing prescriptions by counting, weighing or compounding.  Pharmacy employees can process compounds efficiently and accurately by enabling the pharmacist to quickly re-zero after the addition of each ingredient in a compound.  A digital pharmacy scale virtually ensures that the pharmacist adds the correct amount of each item .

The corner pharmacy knows they cannot be all things for all people and typically don’t have the expertise or capital to go head-to-head with the giant retailers who excel in large scale merchandising and managing.  To stay competitive and to differentiate from the big store pharmacy chains many independent pharmacies focus on the art and science of compounding.  Specialty compounding prescriptions allow people to work with their doctors to devise ways to make taking medicine less of a problem.

The following 2 models of prescription counting scales offer varying weighing capability and readability uniquely designed to cover a broad range of pill counting uses.

GF-200P 210g x 0.001g (NTEP Class II e=0.01g d=0.001g)
GF-300P 310g x 0.001g (NTEP Class II e=0.01g d=0.001g)
minimum unit mass for Counting mode is 3e

For those pharmacist not interested in the pill counting feature and solely interested in compounding prescription medications we recommend you take a look at the Sartorius GD503 and Mettler-Toledo JL1503-CA03 Balance or Mettler Toledo JB703-C/AF before you make your final decision.  Sartorius GD503 (100g x 0.0001g - yes 4 decimal places), Mettler JL1503-CA03 (302g x 0.001g) and Mettler JB703-C/A-F (140g x 0.001g) all feature an all glass 3 door glass draftshield, while the A&D GF-300P has the all plastic draftshield.  The plastic draftshield can hold greater static electricity over glass, which could lead to erroneous weighing results.  Another issue, is the A&D GF-300P's plastic draftshield is only 3.6" high from the weighing platform to the top of the removable cover, and yes the A&D can only be entered from lifting off the top verses the other 3 balances (GD503, JL1503-CA03 and JB703-C/AF) offer greater draftshield height and you can enter from the two sides or top.  Now A&D does offer a replacement for their low cost plastic draftshield which is the optional GX-10 Glass Breeze Break, but this is an additional $254.00.

Finally the Sartorius GD503 and Mettler-Toledo JL1503-CA03 come standard with the calibration mass and the Mettler Toledo JB703-C/A-F has internal motorized calibration, while on the GF-300P you guessed it - the external calibration is an additional expense since it is an option with the A&D.  The A&D GF-300P is a popular digital balance for the pharmacy compounder, but we provide this information since we receive so many phone calls asking the benefits of one prescription compounding balance over the next that we hope this information helps in your buying decision.  As always if you have additional questions give us a call and we will gladly help you.

A&D GF300P Prescription Scale

A&D GF-300P Certified Prescription Balance
Your Cost		$1128.05
Weighing Capacity		310 g
Minimum weighing value		0.02 g
Repeatability/Std. Dev.		0.001 g
Linearity		± 0.002 g
Certification		Download certificate Class II prescription balance scale for prescription weighing and counting version (NTEP Class II e=0.01g d=0.001g) minimum unit mass for Counting mode is 3e
Tare Range		To capacity by subtraction
Stabilization time (Typical in FAST)		Approximately 1 second. Review the test data on response time
Sensitivity Drift		± 2ppm / °C(When automatic self calibration is not used)
Weigh Modes		g, oz, lb, lb:oz, ozt, ct, mm, dwt, GN, TL, t, MS, PC, %, and DS
Operating Temperature		5°C~40°C / 41°F~104°F RH less than 85%
Sensing Method		Super Hybrid Sensor (SHS)
Display Type		Vacuum Florescent Display (VFD)
Display Refresh		5 times/s, 10 times/s or automatic (Selectable)
Pan Size		128 x 128 mm / 5 x 5 inches
Counting mode	Min unit mass	0.03 g
	Number of sample	10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
Percent mode	Min 100% reference mass	0.100 g
	Min 100% display	0.01%, 0.1%, 1% (Depends on the reference mass stored)
Breeze Break Dimensions	mm	Internal: 145(W) x 145 (D) x 90(H) mm *
	inch	Internal: 5.7(W) x 5.7(D) x 3.6(H) in *
Standard Interface		RS-232c with Windows Communication Tool (WinCT)
External calibration weights (optional cal mass for external only)		300g 200g 100g
Calibration		Calibration requires the purchase of one of the masses listed above for the specific model.  The GF Series like many of the other A&D balances offers the ability to select different masses that best meets your weighing application for calibration.  To learn more about the selectable calibration setting click here.  We also offer a large selection of calibration masses here.
External Dimensions		210(W) x 317(D) x 86(H)
Power (AC Adapter )		100, 120, 220, 240 VAC (AC adapter) 50/60 Hz All balances shipped with 120V AC Adapter. Other voltages add $25.00
Net Weight (Approx.)		3.8 kg / 8.4 lb
Standard Accessories		Manual, AC Adapter, WinCT
Optional Accessories		RS-232C Cable, SW-128 Foot Switch, Cover, All Glass Draft Shield, Printer
Features - click each icons for more information
Download the GF Series Instruction Manual (1.94 MB) now.  You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.  The instruction manual contains detail information regarding calibration, additional features and keypad functions.
** Specifications subject to change without notice		* GF-200P & GF-300P come standard with plastic breeze break or can be purchased with optional GX-10 Glass Breeze break
** Specifications subject to change without notice
Caveat Emptor - Balance requirements vary from state to state.  The requirements are dictated with each state's pharmacy law and regulations.  Determining the requirements involves perusing each state's pharmacy law and regulations to determine the requirements.  Precision Weighing Balances suggests contacting the agency that authorizes your pharmacy license for approval of this balance prior to making the purchase.  Although this balances is approved on a national level as a pharmacy balance, state and local agency may supersede with their own regulations.  It is the purchaser's responsible to verify using the above balance is in compliance with your pharmacy license requirements.

Note the information below was supplied by the Director of Marketing at AND Weighing on 8/29/2005.  The information is subject to change and people should always call the manufacturer directly to confirm the specification have not changed.

Why buy AND versus Torbal (Fulcrum) digital balance? AND is a world leader digital balance manufacture for almost 30 years. Fulcrum has been offering the pharmacy market the DRX-4 since 2004. AND sells more than $70M in digital weighing products around the world annually. AND pharmacy balance is made in Japan and proudly carries a 5 year warranty.  Fulcrum digital balances are made in Poland and carry a 1 year warranty (according Jim Maloy, Fulcrum Inc). AND GF pharmacy balance is made by A&D Weighing in A&D's own manufacturing facilty, by A&D employees trained in the fine art of building precision digital balances.  The Fulcrum DRX-4 is made in some contractor plant in Poland. Only AND comes with the standard draft shield. AND is the leading digital pharmacy balance supplier in the world. AND supplies digital pharmacy balances to 3 of the top five pharmacies chains in the US including the world's largest retailer. AND pan size is 5"x 5", Torbal is only 4.57" round 34% smaller surface area than the AND GF-300P. Temperature range is down to 41° F for AND but only 59° F for the Torbal

AND versus Torbal (Fulcrum) digital pharmacy balance Model A&D GF-300P Fulcrum DRX-4C2 Capacity (max) 310 grams 300 grams Minimum Load 0.02 gram 0.02 gram Reading Unit 0.001 gram 0.001 gram Verification Unit 0.01 gram 0.01 gram Tare range 310 grams 300 grams Accuracy Class II II Temperature Range 41° - 86° F 59° - 86° F Weighing Time 1 second 3 second Pan Size 5" x 5" 4.57" round Breeze Break Standard YES NO Counting Feature YES YES Warranty 5 Years 1 Year Made In Japan Poland Note the above information was supplied by the Director of Marketing at AND Weighing on 8/29/2005.  The information above is provide answers for people asking what the difference are between the A&D GF-300P verses the Fulcrum DRX-4C2.  The information above is subject to change and people should always call the manufacturer directly to confirm the specification have not changed.  If you find any discrepancies with the above data please call Precision Weighing Balances at 978-521-7095 and we will make any required changes. See our newest Pharmacy Balance that is made in the USA

A&D GF-P Series Toploader Pharmacy Balances Download the User Manual (2.0 MB) (select the model & any of the options below and then click the "BUY HERE" image) GF-200P [210g x 0.001g] $966.35 GF-300P [310g x 0.001g] $1128.05

Options GX-10 - Glass Breeze Break $254.00 AX:073003691-S - Protective In-use Cover $17.00 TB:123 - 220V AC Adapter $49.00 TB:110C - 120V AC Adapter (Standard With Unit) $39.00 TB:110CL - 90° Angle Adapter (120V) $39.00 Aftermarket RS-232 to USB converter kit for GF-P Series $99.95

Optional Calibration weight and weight sets includes Certificate of Calibration showing conventional mass correction. 1 mg-100 g 21 piece Ulti Mass $1620.00 1 g -100 g 9 piece Ulti Mass $650.00 50 g ASTM Class 1 (± 0.12 mg) cal mass $95.00 100 g ASTM Class 1 (± 0.25 mg) cal mass $100.00 200 g ASTM Class 1 (± 0.50 mg) cal mass $140.00

Select from 2 Pharmacy Balances to meet your specific weighing needs
Model	Cap (g) x Read (g)	MSRP	Price
GF-200P	210 x 0.001 g	$1255.00	$966.35
GF-300P	310 x 0.001 g	$1465.00	$1128.05

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