BPS board certified pharmacists have been improving patient outcomes through specialized care since 1976. Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties is recognized as the gold standard for determining which pharmacists are qualified to contribute at advanced practice levels. Through our rigorous standards, the BPS board certified pharmacist stands out as the most qualified to take on today’s expanding expectations of patients, physicians, employers and others who recognize the increasing need for a team approach to healthcare.
WELCOME TO
THE BOARD OF PHARMACY SPECIALTIES
MyBPS
- Verify and update account information
- Submit certification or recertification application
- Track your CE information for recertification
- Pay your annual maintenance fee
BPS EXAMINATION UPDATES
WINDOWED TESTING
The August/September 2023 exam registration window is now OPEN.
The last day to register through MyBPS is August 4, 2023.
(The testing window will be open between August 28 through September 18, 2023.)
CONTINUOUS TESTING
Exam Registration is OPEN for BCCP, BCNP, BCOP and BCPP examinations.
TOOLS & RESOURCES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Important Notice: All first time Candidates will be required to verify their practice experience through a letter from their supervisor, on official letterhead, verifying the practice experience claimed on the application or by their residency completion (certificate of completion, residency certificate, or a letter from their preceptor). For more details please refer to the Candidate’s Guide. Sample employer verification letters are available here: Employer Verification.
- BPS has launched the Employer Toolkit, click here to learn more.
2023 BPS Examination Dates
The following examination registration and testing windows have been established for 2023:
- The April/May 2023 exam registration window is CLOSED. The testing window is CLOSED.
- The August/September 2023 exam registration window opened on May 16, 2023 and closes August 4, 2023. The testing window will be open between August 28, 2023 through September 18, 2023.
- For 2023 Continuous Testing for BCCP, BCNP, BCPP, and BCOP – exam registration is currently available. Continuous testing appointments are available and ongoing for BCCP, BCNP, and BCPP. Continuous testing appointments for BCOP will be available starting Monday, August 28.
*See Upcoming Deadlines, Dates and Fees for more Information.
PRESS RELEASES
LEADERSHIP BLOG

BPS OVERVIEW VIDEO
The Board of Pharmacy Specialties has provided an overview video of BPS and the role Board Certified Pharmacists play in improving patient outcomes, eliminating medication errors and reducing healthcare costs globally.