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 integral 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.

This week, at the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) conference, Ellie LaNou, Director of Professional Affai...
09/25/2025

This week, at the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) conference, Ellie LaNou, Director of Professional Affairs, discussed implementing continuing professional development (CPD) as part of BPS's recertification framework.

Happy ! wants to recognize pharmacists around the globe who work to improve patient health. Today is a day to celebra...
09/25/2025

Happy ! wants to recognize pharmacists around the globe who work to improve patient health. Today is a day to celebrate the hard working members of the pharmacy profession!

There are more than 62,000 active certifications in close to 60 countries. offers the 'Find a Board-Certified Pharmaci...
09/24/2025

There are more than 62,000 active certifications in close to 60 countries. offers the 'Find a Board-Certified Pharmacist' tool for students, pharmacists, patients, and employers to find board-certified pharmacists near them.

Find one today: https://bpsweb.org/find-a-board-certified-pharmacist/

In this testimonial, Elayne A. shares how her Board Certification is a valuable asset in her patient care and why she ...
09/24/2025

In this testimonial, Elayne A. shares how her Board Certification is a valuable asset in her patient care and why she maintains her and certifications.

Learn more about board certification today: https://bpsweb.org/

Press Release: is announcing several updates to certification and recertification processes for 2026. This includes im...
09/23/2025

Press Release: is announcing several updates to certification and recertification processes for 2026. This includes immediate score reporting, a new testing provider, and continuous testing updates.

Read more: https://bpsweb.org/2025/09/23/2026-bps-updates

Congratulations to the 2025 class of Fellows! Among those recognized are Specialty Council Members.
09/22/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 class of Fellows! Among those recognized are Specialty Council Members.

🎉 Congratulations to the 48 members newly elected as Fellows of ACCP! 🎉 They’ll be honored during a special evening ceremony on October 18 at . See the full list of the 2025 Fellows here: https://ow.ly/RcIU50WXEpa | 17 comments on LinkedIn

Have you completed 2 units of CPE and/or CPD? Pharmacists who began a new certification cycle in 2024 and beyond must co...
09/19/2025

Have you completed 2 units of CPE and/or CPD? Pharmacists who began a new certification cycle in 2024 and beyond must complete 2 units and submit an annual reflection plan as part of their recertification requirements.

Learn more here: https://bpsweb.org/recertification-overview/

Now Linked in the Literature Library: In this May 2023 article, authors review the results of a survey sent to membe...
09/18/2025

Now Linked in the Literature Library: In this May 2023 article, authors review the results of a survey sent to members to understand oncology pharmacy practice within the United States.

Visit this citation and more: https://bpsweb.org/literature-library/

This week, members of Staff attended the ASHP Policy Week Banquet as invited guests. It was a great opportunity to con...
09/18/2025

This week, members of Staff attended the ASHP Policy Week Banquet as invited guests. It was a great opportunity to connect with colleagues helping shape the policies that guide our profession.

For Heather J., BCPS, her Board Certification is a conversation starter and a display of her commitment to patient car...
09/16/2025

For Heather J., BCPS, her Board Certification is a conversation starter and a display of her commitment to patient care.

What conversations could you start with board certification? Begin your journey today: 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.