What does BPS mean in PHARMACY

The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) is an independent organization that grants specialty certification to pharmacists based on their education, training, and experience. BPS certification helps recognize pharmacists' expertise in specialized areas of pharmacy practice, allowing them to demonstrate their professional competency and dedication to patient care.

To become certified by the BPS, you must first be a licensed pharmacist with at least two years of relevant practice experience. Additionally, you must complete 100 hours of continuing education credits related to your specialty and pass an examination offered by the BPS.

The BPS currently offers eight specializations in fields such as pharmacotherapy and geriatric pharmacy. These include Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, Cardiology Pharmacy, Compounded Sterile Preparations, Critical Care Pharmacy, Geriatric Pharmacy, Nuclear Pharmacy, Nutrition Support Pharmacy and Oncology Pharmacy.

Yes, there is a fee associated with applying for certification through the BPS. This fee will vary depending on the type of certification you are applying for. Please check the BPS website for more information about fees and payment options.

Yes, all BPS certifications must be renewed every three years. To renew your certification you must have completed at least 150 hours or 30 credits of continuing education credits since your last renewal period ended and pass an examination offered by the board. You may also have additional requirements depending on your specialty area that must be met before renewal can be approved.

The Board regularly updates its exams schedule which can be found on its website under “Examination Notices” and “Board Examinations” tabs respectively. Additionally some states offer study guides or other resources to help prepare for specific examinations offered by the board so please check with your state licensing board for more information on available resources in your state or country.

It generally takes up to four weeks after completion of an exam before results are made available via email from the board office or via a secure online portal through Prometric Services Incorporated (Prometric). Examination scores are released in batches so if you do not receive your scores within this timeframe please contact Prometric directly for further assistance in obtaining them.

Yes, if you feel that there was a mistake made in scoring during processing or have other concerns related to your exam results you may file a request for reconsideration within sixty days from when exam results are posted online or when mailed out via post services respectively.

Generally speaking no; however some employers may require additional trainings or certifications which could limit where candidates may work upon gaining certification through the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialities.

-Once granted all speciality certifications remain valid until expiration unless renewed according to current guidelines set forth by each individual speciality board overseen by the Board Of Pharmaceuticals Specialities