Board of Pharmacy Specialties
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| Abbreviation | BPS |
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| Formation | 1976 |
| Type | Professional Association |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC |
Region served | United States |
| Fields | Pharmacy |
| Membership | (2016) |
Executive Director | William M. Ellis |
| Website | http://www.bpsweb.org/ |
The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) was established in 1976 and is an independent division of the American Pharmacists Association that grants recognition within the United States[1] to appropriate pharmacy practice specialities and establish standards for certification of pharmacists in 14 specialities.[2] Specialty examinations are accredited by National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE).
The Executive Director of the BPS is William M. Ellis.[3]
