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.

Recognized in 2013, the critical care pharmacy certification program has grown to more than 4,000 active   certification...
09/15/2026

Recognized in 2013, the critical care pharmacy certification program has grown to more than 4,000 active certifications!

Learn more about critical care pharmacy: https://bpsweb.org/critical-care-pharmacy/

Board certification is a career achievement for many pharmacists, including Thu O. D., BCOP. To Thu, obtaining and maint...
09/14/2026

Board certification is a career achievement for many pharmacists, including Thu O. D., BCOP. To Thu, obtaining and maintaining her is a commitment not only to fellow caregivers, but patients as well.

Learn more about how to apply: https://bpsweb.org/candidates-guide/

Did you know?   has invested over $90,000 into U.S. and international research on pharmacist board certification, streng...
09/11/2026

Did you know? has invested over $90,000 into U.S. and international research on pharmacist board certification, strengthening the evidence behind board certification and its impact on patient care.

View more about BPS Research Funding here: https://bpsweb.org/bps-research-funding/

Brian Lawson,   Executive Director, presented the FIP White Paper on Credentialing and Professional Recognition in Pharm...
09/09/2026

Brian Lawson, Executive Director, presented the FIP White Paper on Credentialing and Professional Recognition in Pharmacy at . The white paper was adopted unanimously by the FIP Council, marking an important step forward in pharmacist recognition.

Read more: https://www.fip.org/press-releases?press=item&press-item=232

Are you recertifying by examination in 2026? Keep in mind that October 15 is the last day you can sit for an examination...
09/09/2026

Are you recertifying by examination in 2026? Keep in mind that October 15 is the last day you can sit for an examination to receive your score by December 31, 2026.

Schedule your examination appointment today! For more information, visit: https://bpsweb.org/recertification-guide/

Interested in learning more about a career in pharmacy? Join   at the AACP Virtual Pharmacy School Fair on September 10!...
09/08/2026

Interested in learning more about a career in pharmacy? Join at the AACP Virtual Pharmacy School Fair on September 10!

Learn more here:

Reminder to submit a nomination for one of three   Awards by September 9, 2026! The awards can recognize individuals and...
09/08/2026

Reminder to submit a nomination for one of three Awards by September 9, 2026! The awards can recognize individuals and organizations who are working to advance BPS Board Certification.

Learn more: https://bpsweb.org/awards/

BPS has extended the 2027 Awards Nomination submission deadline to September 9, 2026. The awards recognize individuals and organizations making meaningful contributions to the advancement of BPS Board Certification.

Learn more: https://bpsweb.org/awards/

There are more than 63,000 active certifications in close to 60 countries.   offers the 'Find a Board-Certified Pharmaci...
09/07/2026

There are more than 63,000 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/

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