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.

For Kenneth "Chip" L., BCPS, BCSCP, shares his reason for maintaining dual Board Certifications and the impact it has ...
04/03/2026

For Kenneth "Chip" L., BCPS, BCSCP, shares his reason for maintaining dual Board Certifications and the impact it has had on his career and professional volunteering.

Learn more about opportunities for volunteering here: https://bpsweb.org/volunteer-with-bps/

Do you practice in oncology pharmacy? Consider completing the job analysis survey to determine the scope of the knowle...
04/01/2026

Do you practice in oncology pharmacy? Consider completing the job analysis survey to determine the scope of the knowledge and skills required of board-certified oncology pharmacists.

Learn more: https://www.research.net/r/BCOP26JA

From the first executive director, Richard P. Penna, to our current executive director, Brian E. Lawson, our leadershi...
03/31/2026

From the first executive director, Richard P. Penna, to our current executive director, Brian E. Lawson, our leadership has kept the mission and vision of BPS front and center

More about our leadership here: https://bpsweb.org/past-board-of-directors-leadership/

Are you completing your recertification in 2026 via examination? You must sit for the exam before October 15, and if you...
03/27/2026

Are you completing your recertification in 2026 via examination? You must sit for the exam before October 15, and if you need to retake the examination, there is a 90 day washout period after your last exam attempt.

More information can be found here: https://bpsweb.org/recertification-guide/ -Route

It is never too early to introduce someone to the idea of a career in pharmacy! supports the campaign, which aims to...
03/26/2026

It is never too early to introduce someone to the idea of a career in pharmacy! supports the campaign, which aims to inspire the next generation to pursue pharmacy.

Learn more here: https://pharmacyforme.org/pharm4me-materials

Attending ? Stop by the Booth 120 to chat with members of staff and volunteer leaders engaged in the peer-reviewed an...
03/26/2026

Attending ? Stop by the Booth 120 to chat with members of staff and volunteer leaders engaged in the peer-reviewed and peer-developed nature of board certification. We look forward to seeing you!

In critical moments, emergency medicine pharmacists make a difference. Since it's recognition as a specialty in 2020, th...
03/25/2026

In critical moments, emergency medicine pharmacists make a difference. Since it's recognition as a specialty in 2020, there are more than 900 active certifications.

Ready to join the community of board-certified pharmacists? Visit: https://bpsweb.org/emergency-medicine-pharmacy/

Curious about the role Board Certification could play in your career? Interested in talking about your certification w...
03/24/2026

Curious about the role Board Certification could play in your career? Interested in talking about your certification with others?

Visit the BPS Pharmacist Toolkit for resources and tools about board certification: https://bpsweb.org/pharmacists/

Attending ? Visit at booth 308 and get a chance to ask staff your questions about certification, recertification, con...
03/23/2026

Attending ? Visit at booth 308 and get a chance to ask staff your questions about certification, recertification, continuing professional development, and more.

Board certification with isn’t one-size-fits-all. With multiple years of practice experience and/or post-graduate trai...
03/20/2026

Board certification with isn’t one-size-fits-all. With multiple years of practice experience and/or post-graduate training, you’re eligible to take the next step. Start your journey to board certification at 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.