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.

As celebrates 50 years, it is important to note the many organizations that support the mission of BPS and encourage b...
03/06/2026

As celebrates 50 years, it is important to note the many organizations that support the mission of BPS and encourage board certification across the profession. In his words, Donald Filibeck highlights the value of board certification that extends to other professional engagements, such as working with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Dr. Yu Meng, PhD, BPS Associate Director of Psychometrics presented at ATP’s Innovations in Testing 2026 conference.Dr. ...
03/05/2026

Dr. Yu Meng, PhD, BPS Associate Director of Psychometrics presented at ATP’s Innovations in Testing 2026 conference.

Dr. Meng co-presented “Live Remote Proctoring vs. Test Centers: Analyzing Pass Rates and Test-Taker Selection Bias” with Xiaohui (Dawn) Zhao of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

Their session explored how exam administration methods may influence pass rates and test-taker choice, providing valuable insights to support fair, reliable, and equitable certification assessment practices.

We’re proud to see BPS contributing to important conversations shaping the future of professional certification and assessment.

Do you practice in geriatric pharmacy? Complete the BPS Job Analysis Survey to share your perspective on the knowledge a...
03/05/2026

Do you practice in geriatric pharmacy? Complete the BPS Job Analysis Survey to share your perspective on the knowledge and skills required to be a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)!

Submit your responses by April 13: https://www.research.net/r/BCGP26JA

Now Linked in the Literature Library: In this May 2024 article, investigators implemented a pharmacist medication admi...
03/04/2026

Now Linked in the Literature Library: In this May 2024 article, investigators implemented a pharmacist medication administration program to evaluate pharmacist utilization in a academic medical center.

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

Press Release: and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Foundation for Education and Research announce th...
03/03/2026

Press Release: and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Foundation for Education and Research announce that applications for their collaborative research grant for non-U.S.-based investigators are now open.

Projects should explore the impact of pharmacist board certification on patient care, healthcare systems, interprofessional collaboration, or pharmacist development.

Read more and apply before May 1: https://ow.ly/PUIF50Ynhss

Happy ! This month, wants to share appreciation for the women pharmacists who bring their knowledge, expertise, and s...
03/01/2026

Happy ! This month, wants to share appreciation for the women pharmacists who bring their knowledge, expertise, and skills to patient care across the globe. Thank you!

In 2013, approved pediatric pharmacy (BCPPS) as a certification program. Now, there are more than 1,900 active certi...
02/26/2026

In 2013, approved pediatric pharmacy (BCPPS) as a certification program. Now, there are more than 1,900 active certifications.

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

Curious how employers can benefit from hiring Board-Certified Pharmacists? Interested in why some employers are requir...
02/24/2026

Curious how employers can benefit from hiring Board-Certified Pharmacists? Interested in why some employers are requiring board certification for their pharmacists?

Visit the BPS Employer Toolkit to explore resources on pharmacist certification: https://bpsweb.org/bps-employer-toolkit/

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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.