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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.

11/21/2025

Press Release: After thoughtful consideration, the Board of Directors voted to not approve pharmacy administration and leadership as a new pharmacy specialty certification.

Read more: https://bpsweb.org/2025/11/21/bps-board-of-directors-votes-to-not-approve-pharmacy-administration-and-leadership-as-a-specialty-certification/

11/20/2025

50 years in the making… and we’re just getting started. A celebration is coming in 2026. Stay tuned!

11/20/2025

On Wednesday, Bill Ellis, former Executive Director, received the most prestigious Institute for Credentialing Excellence award: the Lifetime Achievement Award. A few members of BPS Staff were there to celebrate this well-earned recognition!

11/19/2025

Apply to the 2026-2027 APhA and BPS Executive Postgraduate Training Program by December 14! It is a great opportunity to learn about association management and national pharmacy.

Learn more and apply: https://www.pharmacist.com/Career/Residencies/APhA-Executive-Post-Graduate-Training

11/19/2025

Press Release: announces the results of the October 2025 examination administration window.

Read more here: https://bpsweb.org/2025/11/19/bps-announces-2025-pain-management-pharmacy-certification-examination-results/

11/18/2025

Press Release: issues a call for applications for pharmacists to serve on the BPS Pain Management Pharmacy Specialty Council for a term starting in February 2026.

Read more here: https://bpsweb.org/2025/11/18/bps-opens-bcpmp-specialty-council-applications/

11/17/2025

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/

11/14/2025

Now Linked in the Literature Library: In this May 2024 article, authors surveyed oncology pharmacists to understand their workplace satisfaction, and identified areas for improvement.

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

11/14/2025

Reminder: the application window for the American Pharmacists Association Advance Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) elective opportunity closes 12/1/25. Share this opportunity with a student pharmacist looking for experience in association management!

Learn more here: https://www.pharmacist.com/Membership/Student-Pharmacists/APhA-Experiential-Programs

Do you know a student pharmacist looking to gain experience in association management and strengthen their skills in pharmacy? Share the American Pharmacists Association Advance Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) elective opportunity! Applications are due 12/1/25

Learn more here: https://www.pharmacist.com/Membership/Student-Pharmacists/APhA-Experiential-Programs

11/13/2025

Do you practice in Critical Care, Geriatric, or Oncology pharmacy? Submit an application to serve as a job analysis panelist to develop the examination content outline for the , , or programs!

The deadline to apply is 12/15. More information here: https://bpsweb.org/volunteer-with-bps/

11/12/2025

Press Release: is proud to announce the recipients of the eighth annual BPS Seed Grants as Michael Stepanovic and Thomas G. Wadsworth.

Read more: https://bpsweb.org/2025/11/12/2025-2027-bps-research-seed-grants-announced/

11/10/2025

Thank you to the many volunteers who have shared their expertise with in 2025. For those curious about our volunteer opportunities, and what makes them each unique, view the infographic at the bottom of this webpage: https://bpsweb.org/volunteer-with-bps/

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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.