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*The [[Blood Angels]] Apothecaries bear the honourary title [[Sanguinary Priest]]. In addition to their roles as medics and overseeing the induction of new recruits, the Sanguinary Priests share a role with the Angels' [[Chaplains]] in watching over their battle-brothers' spiritual well-being, guarding against the influence of the [[Red Thirst]] and the [[Black Rage]].{{Fn|4}}
*The [[Wolf Priest]]s of the [[Space Wolves]] combine the roles of Apothecary and [[Chaplain]] within their [[Great Companies]]. They also prefer not to use Codex medical equipment but instead use healing potions and balms, the knowledge passed down through the generations.{{Fn|5}}
*The [[Emperor's Spears]] group together their Apothecaries with their [[Chaplains]], [[Techmarines]] , and [[Librarians]] under the title ''Druids'', who all have black armour.{{Fn|26}} These warrior-priests each stand ready to harvest the gene-seed of fallen brothers, as well as performing their own duties based on their specialist skills and esoteric abilities.{{Fn|27}}
*[[Grey Knights Apothecary]]