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Board of Pharmacy Specialties

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For more than 50 years, the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) has been recognized as the gold standard in post-licensure pharmacy certification, identifying pharmacists qualified to practice at advanced 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.

Vision

The Board of Pharmacy Specialties, the premier post-licensure certification agency, will ensure that BPS Board Certified Pharmacists are recognized within healthcare delivery systems while serving the needs of the public and the pharmacy profession.

More about BPS can be found here.

Available BPS Specialty Certification Programs

BPS currently recognizes more than a dozen certification programs, including:

  • Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
  • Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP)
  • Nutrition Support Pharmacy (BCNSP)
  • Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP)
    (and additional specialties)
  • Geriatric Pharmacy (BCGP)
  • Nuclear Pharmacy (BCNP)
  • Compounded Sterile Preparations Pharmacy (BCSCP)

More information about all available certification programs can be found here.

Pursuing BPS Board Certification

BPS provides comprehensive guidance for pharmacists seeking board certification, including:

  • Eligibility requirements
  • Examination scheduling
  • Examination preparation resources

Learn more in the BPS Candidate’s Guide.

Maintaining BPS Board Certification

To maintain certification, BPS Board-Certified Pharmacists must participate in the BPS Recertification process, ensuring continued competence and professional development.

Learn more in the BPS Recertification Guide.

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