The History and Significance of
The Mortar and Pestle for Your Graduating
Pharmacist
As your graduating daughter or son strides across the stage to
receive her/his doctorate in pharmacy in May 2013, a rush of pride
will undeniably overwhelm you as a proud parent who has waited so
long for this happy moment. Becoming the most trusted health care
professional in the nation is one of the most esteemed honors your
child will ever experience, and receiving a personalized mortar and pestle from
Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will evoke memories
of the 4 years of diligence and excellence that has created the foundation for your
budding pharmacist.
The mortar and pestle is one of the internationally recognized symbols to
represent the pharmacy profession. Mortars and pestles were traditionally used in
pharmacies to crush various ingredients for pharmacy compounding. Today,
compounding is used to mix ingredients or to grind up pills to speed up absorption
and create unique medications.
The English word mortar derives from classical Latin mortarium, meaning
"receptacle for pounding" and "product of grinding or pounding". The classical Latin
pistillum, meaning "pounder", led to pestle. The Roman poet Juvenal applied both
mortarium and pistillum to articles used in the preparation of drugs, reflecting the early
use of the mortar and pestle as a pharmacist's or apothecary's symbol. The Rx symbol
traditionally written upon the mortar and pestle is an abbreviation of the Latin word
for recipere, or “recipe”. Purchase a personalized marble mortar and pestle for your
graduating pharmacist today and capture this momentous
occasion!
Questions? Please contact Tyler Thompson: [email protected]
Campbell University’s SSHP 3rd Annual
Personalized Mortar and Pestle Fundraiser!
*All proceeds will go toward funding for students attending the ASHP Midyear Conference in December 2013.
Personalized marble mortar and pestles can be purchased for only $35 each!
The mortar and pestle is made of solid, white and gray marble. The mortar
holds approximately 16 oz. The pestle is approximately 5 1/2" long.
Mortar Dimensions:
Outside Diameter: 5"
Inside Diameter: 3 3/4"
Height: 4 1/2"
Depth: 2 3/4"
A nameplate (black background with silver lettering) will be affixed upon the lip of
the mortar and pestle with the following format:
CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
First Name, Last Name, Pharm.D.
Class of 2013
Student’s Name (please print legibly):
I would rather pick up my mortar and pestle at graduation:
Mailing Address:
City:
Zip Code:
Phone Number:
State:
Quantity:
Shipping Cost: $10.00 for 1 mortar and pestle; $20.00 for 2 mortar and pestles
Total Amount (please make checks payable to “SSHP”):
Please send your completed order form and check by
April 22 th to:
SSHP – Mortar and Pestle
Attn: Christy A. Connolly
Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
P.O. Box 1090
Buies Creek, NC 27506