Certified Men’s Health Pharmacist (CMHP)

CMHP (MHP-001) Exam Objectives

This exam certifies that the candidate has the specialized clinical knowledge to manage common health conditions affecting men, from urologic and sexual health to preventive cardiology.

Domain 1: Urologic and Sexual Health (40%)

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Manage pharmacotherapy for BPH, including alpha-blockers, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, and combination therapy.
• Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Manage therapy with PDE-5 inhibitors, identify contraindications (e.g., nitrates), manage side effects, and describe alternative therapies.
• Prostate Health: Describe the pharmacist's role in prostate cancer screening and the management of side effects from common treatments.
• Other Urologic Conditions: Manage conditions such as prostatitis and urinary incontinence.

Domain 2: Endocrine and Metabolic Health (25%)

• Testosterone Deficiency: Evaluate patients for hypogonadism, manage testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), and monitor for efficacy and safety.
• Bone Health: Screen for and manage osteoporosis in men.

Domain 3: Cardiovascular and Preventive Care (25%)

• Cardiovascular Risk Prevention: Manage primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), including hypertension, dyslipidemia, and aspirin therapy.
• Lifestyle Counseling: Provide evidence-based counseling on diet, exercise, and smoking cessation.
• Health Screenings: Identify age-appropriate health screenings recommended for men.

Domain 4: Mental and General Health (10%)

• Depression and Mental Health: Screen for and manage pharmacotherapy for depression in men.
• Vaccinations: Identify and recommend appropriate immunizations for adult men.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to sit for a CPS certification exam, candidates must meet the criteria outlined in one of the two pathways below.

Pathway 1: For U.S. Licensed Pharmacists

This pathway is for pharmacists licensed to practice within the United States, regardless of country of graduation.

• Hold an active and unrestricted pharmacist license in any state or territory of the United States.
• Meet educational requirements by being a graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy or holding a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee® (FPGEC) Certificate.
• Fulfill the specialty experience requirement as outlined below.

Pathway 2: For International Pharmacists (Non-U.S. Licensed)

This pathway is for pharmacists who practice outside of the United States.

• Hold an active and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in their country of practice. A certified English translation of the license must be provided if the original is not in English.
• Hold a professional degree in pharmacy equivalent to a U.S. pharmacy degree, such as a Bachelor’s degree (BPharm), Master’s degree in Pharmacy Practice (MPharm), or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD).
• Fulfill the specialty experience requirement as outlined below.

Specialty Experience Requirement (for all pathways)

To ensure candidates have foundational knowledge in the specialty, one of the following criteria must be met:

• Standard Pathway:
  Completion of at least one year of professional experience in a practice setting directly related to the certification area.
• Certificate Pathway:
  The one-year specialty experience requirement is waived for candidates who hold an active certificate of completion from a nationally recognized provider in a related subject matter. This includes, but is not limited to, the completion of a relevant PGY residency, fellowship, certificate/training program, or a relevant graduate degree (e.g., a Master's degree in the specialty field). Recognized providers of certificate programs include, but are not limited to:
  • American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
  • American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
  • American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
  • American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)

Career Path for CMHP Professionals

The CMHP certification is for pharmacists in community and ambulatory care settings who wish to establish a specialized practice or clinic focused on men's health. This credential demonstrates a commitment to providing targeted, evidence-based care for a significant patient population.

Target Candidates

• Community pharmacists who provide consultations for BPH, ED, and testosterone replacement.
• Ambulatory care pharmacists in primary care or urology clinics.
• Pharmacists with a strong interest in preventive cardiology and metabolic health.
• Pharmacy owners seeking to develop a men's health clinical service niche.

Primary Job Roles:

• Clinical Pharmacist (Men's Health/Urology)
• Community Pharmacist (with a men's health focus)
• Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (Primary Care)
• Consultant Pharmacist for urology or primary care groups

Career Advancement:

A CMHP is positioned to become a clinical leader and innovator in practice. They can advance to develop and manage men's health clinical service lines, own a specialized practice, or serve as a key clinical expert and educator for health systems and physician groups.

Study Resources

Prepare for your CMHP exam with resources focused on the evidence-based management of men's health conditions.