Worshipful Society of Apothecaries
The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London is one of the livery companies of the City of London. It is one of the largest livery companies (with over 1,600 members in 2012) and ranks 58th in their order of precedence.
| Motto | Opiferque per Orbem Dicor |
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| Location | Apothecaries' Hall Black Friars Lane, London (since 1632) |
| Date of formation | 1617 Royal Charter (James I) |
| Company association | Medicine and pharmacy |
| Order of precedence | 58th |
| Master of company | Air Vice Marshal Aroop Mozumder CB (2023-24) |
| Website | Apothecaries' Society |
The society is a member of the London Museums of Health & Medicine and its guild church is the Church of St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe. The Society's modern roles include educational, charitable and social activities, in addition to supporting the City of London, its governance and the Lord Mayor of the City of London.
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