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.

Curious about the CPE and CPD Recertification Frameworks? has created a simplified comparison infographic to give boar...
01/06/2026

Curious about the CPE and CPD Recertification Frameworks? has created a simplified comparison infographic to give board-certified pharmacists an understanding of what is required for each framework.

View the infographic and other resources here: https://bpsweb.org/recertification-overview/

In July 2025, announced a new strategic partnership with Pearson Vue to provide test delivery services beginning Janua...
01/05/2026

In July 2025, announced a new strategic partnership with Pearson Vue to provide test delivery services beginning January 2026. There are a few dates examinees should be aware of for certification examinations.

For more information on the transition, please visit: https://bpsweb.org/faq/pearson-vue-transition/

Now Linked in the Literature Library: In this September 2023 article, authors surveyed job satisfaction about board-ce...
12/30/2025

Now Linked in the Literature Library: In this September 2023 article, authors surveyed job satisfaction about board-certified pharmacists in Virginia.

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

We're almost at the beginning of our 50th year! What we’re planning for the celebration in 2026? Stay tuned for our anno...
12/29/2025

We're almost at the beginning of our 50th year! What we’re planning for the celebration in 2026? Stay tuned for our announcement in January!

Curious how a specialty area of pharmacy could become a recognized Specialty Certification? Visit the Exploring New Sp...
12/26/2025

Curious how a specialty area of pharmacy could become a recognized Specialty Certification?

Visit the Exploring New Specialties on the BPS website to learn how a new certification program can be requested, as well as any existing requests: https://bpsweb.org/request-a-new-pharmacy-specialty/

In July, announced a new strategic partnership with Pearson Vue to provide test delivery services beginning January 20...
12/23/2025

In July, announced a new strategic partnership with Pearson Vue to provide test delivery services beginning January 2026. There are a few dates examinees should be aware of for certification examinations.

For more information on the transition, please visit: https://bpsweb.org/faq/pearson-vue-transition/

Katie T., BCPS, BCPP, details her reason for maintaining her Certifications and why board-certified pharmacists are in...
12/22/2025

Katie T., BCPS, BCPP, details her reason for maintaining her Certifications and why board-certified pharmacists are invaluable members of any health care team.

Curious what the current specialty certification options are? Visit: https://bpsweb.org/bps-specialties/

Thank you to all of the volunteers and subject matter experts that engaged in the peer-developed, peer-reviewed nature o...
12/17/2025

Thank you to all of the volunteers and subject matter experts that engaged in the peer-developed, peer-reviewed nature of Board Certification. From all of us at BPS, thank you for your contributions in 2025, and we look forward to a great year in 2026.

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/

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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.