BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties

BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) was established in 1976 as an autonomous division of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).

The Board of Pharmacy Specialties, the premier post-licensure certification agency, will ensure that Board Certified Pharmacists are recognized within healthcare delivery systems while serving the needs of the public and the pharmacy profession. The mission of the Board of Pharmacy Specialties is to improve patient care and increase awareness of the need for BPS Board Certified Pharmacists as inte

gral members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams. through recognition and promotion of specialized training, knowledge, and skills in pharmacy and specialty board certification and recertification of pharmacists throughout the world. Board Certification through BPS has become recognized as the gold standard for determining which pharmacists are qualified to contribute at advanced practice levels. Through the rigorous standards mandated by BPS board certification and recertification, the BPS board certified pharmacist stands out as the most qualified to accept today’s expanding professional expectations.

Does your Certification cycle end in 2025? Remember to complete your recertification requirements by the December 31 d...
12/15/2025

Does your Certification cycle end in 2025? Remember to complete your recertification requirements by the December 31 deadline.

Learn more about what is required to complete recertification here: https://bpsweb.org/recertification-overview/

Reminder: Pharmacists practicing in , , or are invited to submit an application to serve as a job analysis panelist ...
12/12/2025

Reminder: Pharmacists practicing in , , or are invited to submit an application to serve as a job analysis panelist to develop the examination content outline for the respective program!

Submit your application before December 15: https://bpsweb.org/volunteer-with-bps/

Half a century of moments, memories, and milestones coming in 2026. Join us in celebrating in 2026!
12/10/2025

Half a century of moments, memories, and milestones coming in 2026. Join us in celebrating in 2026!

Lisa M., PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCNSP, shares with what pharmacist certification means to her and the role it plays in her ...
12/09/2025

Lisa M., PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCNSP, shares with what pharmacist certification means to her and the role it plays in her professional community.

Ready to join the community of BPS Board-Certified Pharmacists? Learn more at: https://bpsweb.org/

Catch us at Booth 1940! Swing by and chat with staff and volunteer leaders about pharmacist board certification. We lo...
12/06/2025

Catch us at Booth 1940! Swing by and chat with staff and volunteer leaders about pharmacist board certification. We look forward to seeing you!

Each board-certified pharmacist has their own unique journey to obtaining and maintaining their Board Certification. F...
12/05/2025

Each board-certified pharmacist has their own unique journey to obtaining and maintaining their Board Certification. For the five 2025 BPS Ambassadors, they each highlight their professional and personal motivators for obtaining their certification: https://bpsweb.org/bps-ambassadors/

Attending ? Visit at Booth 1940 and chat with staff and volunteer leaders about pharmacist board certification. We lo...
12/03/2025

Attending ? Visit at Booth 1940 and chat with staff and volunteer leaders about pharmacist board certification. We look forward to seeing you!

For Joshua B., board certification is a mechanism to ensure continued competence and understanding in the ever-evolving ...
12/02/2025

For Joshua B., board certification is a mechanism to ensure continued competence and understanding in the ever-evolving field of pharmacy.

Find out what board certification could mean for you! Visit: https://bpsweb.org/

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The Board of Pharmacy Specialties® was established in 1976 as an autonomous division of the American Pharmacists Association. Today, BPS is the premier post-licensure certification agency worldwide that operates across the pharmacy profession to provide specialty certification of pharmacists. Most importantly, BPS is above partisan interests and establishes independent, objective standards that are applied in a psychometrically sound, legally defensible process. The distinction between certification and certificate training is remarkable. Some certificates may indicate participation in a targeted educational program but do not assess a practitioner's competence. BPS certification is a voluntary process by which a pharmacist's education, experience, knowledge and skills in a particular practice area are confirmed as well beyond what is required for licensure.

The principal responsibilities of BPS include:


  • To grant recognition of appropriate pharmacy practice specialties based on criteria established by BPS.

  • To establish standards for certification and recertification of pharmacists in recognized pharmacy practice specialties.