What is a pharmacotherapy specialist?

What is a pharmacotherapy specialist?

A pharmacotherapy specialist is an individual who is specialized in administering and prescribing medication, and requires extensive academic knowledge in pharmacotherapy.

How many BCPS pharmacists are there?

There are now 15,897 BPS Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialists (BCPS).

How many Bcpps are there?

Pharmacotherapy Fact Sheet Currently there are more than 28,000 BPS Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialists.

How do I become a pharmacotherapy specialist?

To become a BPS Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist®, a pharmacist must:

  1. Graduate from a pharmacy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or a program outside of the S.
  2. Maintain a current, active license to practice pharmacy in the U.S. or another jurisdiction; and.

How to become a certified BPS pharmacotherapy specialist?

Achieving a passing score on the BPS Pharmacotherapy Specialty Certification Examination. Earning 120 hours of continuing education credit provided by the professional development programs offered by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and/or the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

What does the Board of Pharmacy Specialties ( BPS ) do?

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. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

How many BPS board certified pediatric pharmacy specialists are there?

P ediatric Pharmacy ensures safe and effective drug use and optimal medication therapy outcomes in children up to 18 years of age. Currently there are more than 1,450 BPS Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialists. Promotes wellness, health and other activities that advance knowledge and skills in pediatric pharmacy.

Is the Board of Pharmacy Specialties endorsing the course?

The Board of Pharmacy Specialties provides this listing for informational purposes only. BPS does not endorse or provide preparatory courses for Board Certification Examinations.