Since a good fountain pen can be purchased at a nominal price, there is every reason why all prescriptions should be written in ink. It is much neater, more dignified, and the general appearance of the finished product is much better.

Carbon copies can be made as well as with a pencil. The writing is more durable and it is not so apt to become illegible through the prescription being carried in the pocket, getting wet, or being subjected to the usual wear and tear of the frequent handling of the druggist's files. There is not the chance of an item being changed to cover an error of a prescription clerk. If ink is not used a good indelible pencil should be employed.