Board of Pharmacy Specialties
| Abbreviation | BPS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1976 |
| Type | Professional Association |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC |
Region | 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 to appropriate pharmacy practice specialities and establish standards for certification of pharmacists in 14 specialities. 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.