BCSCP Practice Test
Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Mock Exam
📝 Quiz Guide:
- Questions: 30 High-Level Questions.
- Time Limit: 45 Minutes.
- Passing Score: 70% (21 correct answers).
- Content: USP 797/800, Advanced Math, Quality Assurance.
- PDF: Download the full Q&A PDF after completing the quiz.
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Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BPS)
What is the BCSCP? The Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP) credential validates advanced knowledge of sterile compounding, USP standards, cleanroom operations, aseptic technique, hazardous compounding, and quality assurance systems.
1. BCSCP Exam Format
| Total Questions | 175 (150 scored + 25 unscored pretest) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Mode | Computer-based at Pearson VUE |
| Exam Windows | Twice per year (Spring & Fall) |
| Scoring | Scaled 200–800 (Passing Score ~500) |
2. Eligibility Requirements
To sit for the exam, you must have a current, unrestricted pharmacist license and meet ONE of the following pathways:
Pathway A (Residency)
- ACPE-accredited PharmD
- PGY-1 Residency AND
- PGY-2 Residency in Compounded Sterile Preparations or related (ASHP-accredited)
Pathway B (Experience)
- PharmD or BPharm degree
- 4 Years of post-licensure practice experience.
- Must include at least 50% of time spent in sterile compounding activities (cleanroom oversight, compounding, QA/QC).
3. BCSCP Content Outline (Syllabus)
Domain 1: Regulatory & Quality Standards (25–35%)
USP Standards
- USP <797> (Sterile)
- USP <800> (Hazardous)
- USP <825> (Radiopharm)
- USP <795> (Non-sterile context)
Facility & Engineering
- Cleanroom design (ISO 5/7/8)
- PEC & SEC requirements
- Environmental Monitoring
- HEPA filtration
Compliance & QA
- FDA (503A vs 503B)
- State Board regulations
- Media-fill & Fingertip testing
- SOP development
Domain 2: Prep, Technique & Workflow (35–45%)
This is the largest domain. Focus heavily here.
Aseptic Technique
- Garbing sequence
- Hand hygiene
- First-air principles
- Vial/Ampule handling
Procedures
- IV Admixtures
- TPN & Chemo prep
- Ophthalmic/Intrathecal
- Pediatric dilution
Hazardous Drugs
- Negative pressure rooms
- PPE & CSTDs
- Deactivation/Decon
- Spill management
Packaging
- Labeling requirements
- Beyond-Use Dating (BUD)
- Container closure systems
Domain 3: Calculations & Formulation (15–25%)
- Math: Flow rates, Osmolarity, Alligation, Dilutions, TPN math.
- Compatibility: Y-site, Precipitation risks (Ca/Phos), Stability.
- Systems: Automated compounders, Smart pumps, Closed systems.
Domain 4: Practice Management & Safety (10–20%)
- Safety: Error prevention, Barcoding, Tech-check-tech.
- Workflow: Staffing, Inventory (HDs), Monitoring logs.
- Collaboration: STAT protocols, Interprofessional communication.
4. High-Yield Knowledge Areas
Expect a significant number of questions from these critical areas:
- USP <797> Updates & BUDs
- Hazardous Drug Handling (USP <800>)
- Cleanroom Certification Failures
- Media-Fill & Fingertip Testing
- TPN Incompatibility (Ca/Phos)
- Osmolarity Calculations
- Sterilization Methods (Filtration/Steam)
- Radiopharmaceutical Handling (USP <825>)
5. Exam Fees
| Application Fee | $100 |
|---|---|
| Exam Fee | $600 |
| Renewal | $400 (every 7 years) + CE |