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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 inte

gral 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.

25/06/2025

Have you reviewed your recertification progress? For Board-Certified Pharmacists in the continuing professional development (CPD) recertification framework, this includes 2 units of CPE or CPD each year.

Learn more about the requirements here: https://bpsweb.org/faq/cpd/

Last week, Amin Saiar, Senior Director of Psychometrics, joined the Strasz Assessment Systems podcast to discuss all t...
24/06/2025

Last week, Amin Saiar, Senior Director of Psychometrics, joined the Strasz Assessment Systems podcast to discuss all things credentialing and how to best communicate the value of credentialing with various partners.

View the podcast episode here:

Episode 22 of our podcast - Beyond the Test: Strasz Talks! VP of Business Development, Rory McCorkle, speaks with Amin Saiar, Senior Director of Psychometric...

Reminder to all board-certified pharmacists: It's time to pay your annual maintenance fee! Payment is due by July 1.Don’...
24/06/2025

Reminder to all board-certified pharmacists: It's time to pay your annual maintenance fee! Payment is due by July 1.

Don’t forget to pay your annual maintenance fee to maintain your credential! Learn more here: https://bpsweb.org/upcoming-deadlines-dates-and-fees/

Each Board-Certified Pharmacist in years 1 through 6 of their certification cycle must pay their annual certification maintenance fee. Payment is due by July 1.

Learn more and submit your maintenance fee: https://bpsweb.org/upcoming-deadlines-dates-and-fees/

Why should you consider Board Certification? For Jessica E., BCPS, BCGP, board certification has enhanced her confiden...
23/06/2025

Why should you consider Board Certification? For Jessica E., BCPS, BCGP, board certification has enhanced her confidence, competence, and helps keep her well rounded in her field.

What could board certification help you do? Start your journey today: https://bpsweb.org/

There are more than 62,000 active certifications in close to 60 countries around the globe. offers the 'Find a Board-C...
20/06/2025

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

Visit: https://bpsweb.org/find-a-board-certified-pharmacist/

Curious about the CPE and CPD Recertification Frameworks? has created a simplified comparison infographic to give boar...
18/06/2025

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/

Congratulations to Joseph Bubalo, specialty council member, who received the HOPA Award of Excellence, and Alexandre C...
17/06/2025

Congratulations to Joseph Bubalo, specialty council member, who received the HOPA Award of Excellence, and Alexandre Chan, specialty council member, who received the Oncology Pharmacy Practice Literature Award!

More about the awards:

Please note, many of our Member Awards have been created throughout HOPA's more than 20-year history. As a result, some lists date back farther than others. In addition, you may notice that names and titles reflect information we had on file at the time of the award and may not be current.

Kevin A., BCPS, BCACP shares with what his board certification has offered him and how it encourages his clinical comp...
12/06/2025

Kevin A., BCPS, BCACP shares with what his board certification has offered him and how it encourages his clinical competence.

Ready to pursue your BPS Board Certification? Learn more at: https://bpsweb.org/

12/06/2025

New Podcast Episode: Join guest host CharLeigh Steverson, Executive Fellow, and representatives from the 2025 Beacon Award Recipient, Mayo Clinic, as they discuss the importance of employer support in board certification.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qssqG0DWr4hOWL8HrvoNq

Curious about Board Certification? Looking for an answer to your application, examination, recertification, or CPD que...
11/06/2025

Curious about Board Certification? Looking for an answer to your application, examination, recertification, or CPD question?

Visit the FAQ webpage and view common questions and their answers: https://bpsweb.org/faq/

Reminder: applications are open for U.S. based investigators to apply for the 2025-2027 Research Seed Grant.Submit you...
11/06/2025

Reminder: applications are open for U.S. based investigators to apply for the 2025-2027 Research Seed Grant.

Submit your application before the August 1, 2025 deadline! Learn more here: https://bpsweb.org/2025/05/01/bps-announces-call-for-applications-for-2025-2027-bps-research-seed-grants/

Press Release: announces open applications for U.S. based investigators to apply for the 2025-2027 BPS Research Seed Grants. Applications are due August 1, 2025.

View the release and begin your application: https://bpsweb.org/2025/05/01/bps-announces-call-for-applications-for-2025-2027-bps-research-seed-grants/

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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.