Missouri § 338.170 - Title of pharmacist — used by whom.
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§ 338.170. Title of pharmacist — used by whom.
It shall be unlawful for any person not legally licensed as a pharmacist to take, use or exhibit the title of pharmacist, or licensed or registered pharmacist, or the title druggist or apothecary, or any other title or description of like import.
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(RSMo 1939 § 10020, A.L. 1951 p. 737)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 13154; 1919 § 4726; 1909 § 5778
(1968) Punitive damages were proper in case where it was alleged that defendant who was not registered pharmacist filled prescription without supervision of person who was registered pharmacist. Duensing v. Huscher (Mo.), 431 S.W.2d 169.
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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