Pharmaceutical Specialties
Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS)
The BPS is an independent non-governmental agency that provides recognition of persons involved in the advanced practice of pharmacy specialties.
The Pharmacy Specialty Certification Program
Discusses the specialty program in general with an overview of the value of certification and the process.
Candidate's Guide (pdf, 16 pages)
Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties' guide to specialty certification in nuclear pharmacy, nutrition support pharmacy, oncology pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, psychiatric pharmacy.
These links take you to the BPS website where you can obtain a content outline and further information regarding each specialty.
Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist
Nuclear pharmacy seeks to improve and promote the public health through the safe and effective use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy.
Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist
Nutrition support pharmacy addresses the care of patients who receive specialized nutrition support, including parenteral and enteral nutrition.
Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist
Oncology pharmacy addresses the pharmaceutical care of patients with cancer. The oncology pharmacist specialist promotes optimal care of patients with various malignant diseases and their complications.
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
Pharmacotherapy is that area of pharmacy responsible for ensuring the safe, appropriate and economical use of drugs in patient care.
Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist
Psychiatric pharmacy addresses the pharmaceutical care of patients with psychiatric disorders.
