Editors from the testing consultant also review each question for structural and grammatical accuracy. Questions then receive at least two more reviews by members of the respective Specialty Council before appearing on an examination. Test questions also undergo periodic review to ensure continued accuracy and relevance to contemporary practice. In addition, BPS-certified pharmacists are required to register annually with the Board in order to be eligible for recertification. Failure to register results in removal of the individual's name from BPS' published list of certified pharmacists for that year.
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For candidates whose religious convictions prohibit them from sitting for an examination on a Saturday, BPS will provide an alternate test date, usually on the following day. Applications are available from the Board, along with the Candidate's Guide and examination content outline. Applications to sit for the October examinations must be postmarked by August 1. A group of 10 or more applicants may request BPS to administer one or more specialty certification or recertification examinations at an alternate site. The requested alternate site must be at least 200 miles from a BPS-designated test site.