#$%^&*AU2018233045A120181011.pdf#####ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION A system for preparing and administering a prescribed fluidic pharmaceutical compound, such as a chemotherapy compound, includes a scale having a platen. The scale is in communication with a user display for displaying an output of the scale. An image capture device having a field of view for capturing at least one image of an object placed on the platen is provided in communication with the user display for displaying the captured image. The platen may include a visual identifier for identifying a portion of the field of view of the image capture device. The platen may also include a tackifier or absorbent material. The platen may be formed of a light-transmissible material.1/4 21 17 -19 1 31 39 35 37 41 4 43 9 49 11 45 FIG. 1