Second Chance FREE Promotion

Second Chance FREE Promotion - Council on Pharmacy Standards

Pass with Confidence: The Second Chance FREE Promotion

For a limited time, get a free retake on your CPS certification exam. Submit your application between September 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, to automatically qualify for this offer.

Apply Now & Qualify

How to Secure Your Free Retake

1. Apply & Test

Submit your application and payment within the promotional period and are found eligible for the examination.

2. Need a Second Chance?

If you aren't successful on your first attempt, you automatically become eligible for a free second chance to take the same exam.

3. Re-apply for Free

After a 45-day waiting period, sign in and reapply for the same exam within 12 months. Your fee will be automatically waived at checkout.

Promotion Details & Guidelines

Eligibility Requirements

  • Offer applies to all CPS certification applications submitted between September 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, by 11:59 PM EST.
  • You must be found eligible and approved for the examination based on the date of your initial registration.
  • The promotion is not transferable to other individuals or different certification exams.
  • All standard CPS policies and procedures for registration and examinations apply.

How to Claim Your Free Retake

  • A mandatory 45-day waiting period is required after your first unsuccessful attempt before you can reapply.
  • You must submit your new application within 12 months of the date of your first failed exam attempt.
  • Sign in to your account and use the "Register for an Exam" link. The fee will be waived automatically for the same exam.
  • Do not use a voucher code. If the system asks for payment, abandon the registration and contact CPS to verify your eligibility.

Note for Bulk Voucher Users

If you are registering with a bulk voucher code, you are still eligible for this promotion. Please use the "Register with a bulk voucher" link on the certification tab to apply. The Second Chance Free offer will be applied to your account based on the guidelines above. Click here to register with a voucher.

Common Questions

No, a voucher code is not needed. The second chance free is automatically applied to your registration when you reapply for the same examination through your CPS account.

If you are asked for payment, please abandon the registration immediately and contact CPS to verify your eligibility. Candidates who are eligible for the free retake will not be asked for payment. Registration fees paid by mistake will not be refunded.

No. The offer is only valid for a second attempt on the same certification exam for which you originally applied.