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Pharmacist CE Requirements by State
01 In short
Continuing education rules for pharmacists are set by each state's licensing board. Our table covers 52 jurisdictions; 1 of them (Idaho) set no state hour count for at least one license type (some rely on national certification instead), the rest require a set number of hours per renewal cycle, often with mandatory topics. Open your state for the exact rule, the law behind it and a remaining-hours calculator.
02 Every state — click a state to expand
Alabama 30 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs None 1 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Alabama
- 2026 ALSHP Annual Clinical MeetingNov 5–6, 2026 · Prattville
Source: Alabama State Board of Pharmacy
Alaska 30 h / 2 yr On license Immunization 1 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Immunization & vaccine administration1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Alaska
- 61st Annual AKPhA Convention & TradeshowFeb 19–21, 2027 · Anchorage
Source: Alaska Board of Pharmacy
Arizona 30 h / 2 yr Nov 1 Substance use disordersImmunization —
Pharmacist
30 contact hours (3.0 CEUs) every 2 years; renewal by November 1.
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)3 hevery renewal
- Immunization & vaccine administration2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Arizona
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Arizona State Board of Pharmacy
Arkansas 30 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs None —
Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Upcoming in Arkansas
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
California 30 h / 2 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalismControlled substances prescribingCultural competency 3 upcoming
RPH
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing1 hevery 4 years
- Cultural competency1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in California
- CSHP Seminar 2026: The Magic of PharmacyNov 5–8, 2026 · Anaheim
- NHIA 2027 Annual ConferenceMar 19–23, 2027 · San Diego
- AMCP 2027Apr 13–16, 2027 · San Francisco
Colorado 24 h / 2 yr On license None 2 upcoming
Pharmacist
24 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Colorado
- AES 2026 Annual MeetingDec 4–8, 2026 · Denver
- CPS 2027 Winter MeetingJan 30 – Feb 2, 2027 · Avon
Source: Colorado State Board of Pharmacy
Connecticut 15 h / 1 yr Jan 31 State laws —
RPh
15 contact hours every 1 year; renewal by January 31.
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Connecticut
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy (Department of Consumer Protection)
Delaware 30 h / 2 yr Sep 30, even yrs Prevention of medical errorsControlled substances prescribingImmunization —
Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
- Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
- Immunization & vaccine administration2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Delaware
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Delaware Board of Pharmacy
District of Columbia 40 h / 2 yr Birth month Prevention of medical errorsCultural competencyPublic health priority topics+2 1 upcoming
Pharmacist
40 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
- Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
- Public health priority topics4 hevery renewal
- Immunization & vaccine administration2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in District of Columbia
- SHEA Spring 2027Mar 30 – Apr 2, 2027 · Washington
FloridaCE Broker 30 h / 2 yr On license Prevention of medical errorsHIV/AIDSControlled substances prescribing+1 3 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
- HIV/AIDS1 hbefore the first renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
- Immunization & vaccine administration3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Florida
- ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition 2026Dec 6–9, 2026 · Orlando
- NASP inSPire 2027Sep 27–30, 2027 · Orlando
- AMCP Nexus 2027Oct 18–21, 2027 · Orlando
Source: Florida Board of Pharmacy
Georgia 30 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs None —
RPh
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Georgia
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
Hawaii 30 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs None 1 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Upcoming in Hawaii
- Primary Care Conference Hawaii 2027Feb 15–18, 2027 · Lahaina
Source: Hawaii Board of Pharmacy
Idaho No set hours On license None —
Pharmacist
No CE hours required for renewal. No fixed hour count: pharmacists are expected to complete sufficient CE germane to pharmacy to maintain competence, and at each renewal attest that they maintained competence through CE commensurate with their active…
Upcoming in Idaho
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Idaho State Board of Pharmacy (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)
Illinois 30 h / 2 yr On license Implicit biasCultural competencySexual harassment prevention —
Registered Pharmacist (RPh)
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Implicit bias & cultural competency1 hevery renewal
- Cultural competency1 hevery 6 years
- Sexual harassment prevention1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Illinois
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation – Board of Pharmacy
Indiana 30 h / 2 yr Jun 30, even yrs None 3 upcoming
RPh
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Indiana
- 2027 IPA Annual MeetingMar 4–5, 2027 · Carmel
- 41st Annual Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident ConferenceApr 28–30, 2027 · West Lafayette
- 44th Annual Institute for Alcohol and Drug StudiesMay 21, 2027 · Evansville
Source: Indiana Board of Pharmacy
Iowa 30 h / 2 yr Jun 30 Mandated reporter training 1 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.
- Mandated reporter trainingevery 3 years
Upcoming in Iowa
- Standard of Care Symposium 2027Jan 30, 2027 · West Des Moines
Source: Iowa Board of Pharmacy
Kansas 30 h / 2 yr Jun 30 None —
Pharmacist
30 clock-hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.
Upcoming in Kansas
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Kansas State Board of Pharmacy
Kentucky 15 h / 1 yr Feb 28 Substance use disorders 1 upcoming
Pharmacist
15 contact hours every 1 year; renewal by February 28.
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Kentucky
- AAPP 2027 Annual MeetingApr 4–7, 2027 · Louisville
Source: Kentucky Board of Pharmacy
Louisiana 15 h / 1 yr Dec 31 None 1 upcoming
RPh
15 hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
Upcoming in Louisiana
- LPA Annual Convention & Trade Show 2027Jul 15–17, 2027 · Lafayette
Source: Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
Maine 15 h / 1 yr Dec 31 None —
Pharmacist
15 hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
Upcoming in Maine
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Maine Board of Pharmacy
Maryland 30 h / 2 yr On license Implicit biasPrevention of medical errors 2 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 Continuing Education Credit Hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Implicit bias & cultural competencyonce
- Prevention of medical errors & patient safety1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Maryland
- ASCP 2026 Annual Meeting & ExhibitionOct 29 – Nov 1, 2026 · National Harbor
- JFPS 2026Nov 1–3, 2026 · National Harbor
Source: Maryland Board of Pharmacy
Massachusetts 40 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs State lawsImmunization —
Registered Pharmacist
40 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)4 hevery renewal
- Immunization & vaccine administration1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Massachusetts
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Michigan 30 h / 2 yr On license Implicit biasHuman traffickingMedical ethics, professionalism+2 1 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Implicit bias & cultural competency2 hevery renewal
- Human traffickingonce
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
- Controlled substances prescribingonce
- Pain management1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Michigan
- 2027 MPA Annual Convention & ExpositionApr 16–18, 2027 · Lansing
Source: Michigan Board of Pharmacy (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing)
Minnesota 30 h / 2 yr Sep 30, even yrs None —
Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Minnesota
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
Mississippi 15 h / 1 yr Dec 31 Substance use disorders —
Pharmacist
15 hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Mississippi
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
Missouri 30 h / 2 yr Oct 31, even yrs Immunization 2 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by October 31 in even-numbered years.
- Immunization & vaccine administration2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Missouri
- HOPA Annual Conference 2027Mar 31 – Apr 2, 2027 · St. Louis
- Joint ICHP & MSHP Spring Meeting 2027Apr 2–3, 2027 · St. Louis
Source: Missouri Board of Pharmacy
Montana 1.5 h Jun 30 None —
RPh
1.5 CEUs per cycle; renewal by June 30.
Upcoming in Montana
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Montana Board of Pharmacy
Nebraska 30 h / 2 yr Jan 1, even yrs None 1 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by January 1 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Nebraska
- 4th Annual UNMC Transplant SymposiumApr 1–2, 2027 · La Vista
Nevada 30 h / 2 yr Oct 31, odd yrs State laws 2 upcoming
Registered Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by October 31 in odd-numbered years.
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Nevada
- PAINWeek 2027Sep 7–10, 2027 · Las Vegas
- ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition 2027Dec 5–8, 2027 · Las Vegas
Source: Nevada State Board of Pharmacy
New Hampshire 30 h / 2 yr Dec 15, even yrs None —
Pharmacist
30 hours (3.0 CEUs) every 2 years; renewal by December 15 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in New Hampshire
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification)
New Jersey 30 h / 2 yr On license Opioid prescribing —
RPh
30 credits every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in New Jersey
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
New Mexico 3 h / 2 yr Birth month Opioid prescribingPrevention of medical errorsState laws —
Pharmacist
3 CEUs (30 contact hours) every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
- Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in New Mexico
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: New Mexico Board of Pharmacy
New York 45 h / 3 yr On license Prevention of medical errors 1 upcoming
Pharmacist
45 contact hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Prevention of medical errors & patient safety3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in New York
- 2027 ACCP Global Conference on Clinical PharmacyOct 16–19, 2027 · New York
Source: New York State Board of Pharmacy (NYSED Office of the Professions)
North Carolina 15 h / 1 yr On license None 1 upcoming
Pharmacist
15 hours every 1 year; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in North Carolina
- APhA2027 Annual Meeting & ExpositionMar 19–22, 2027 · Charlotte
Source: North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
North Dakota 15 h / 1 yr Mar 1 None —
RPh
15 hours every 1 year; renewal by March 1.
Upcoming in North Dakota
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Ohio 30 h / 2 yr Sep 15, odd yrs Prevention of medical errorsState laws 3 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 contact hours (3.0 C.E.U.s) every 2 years; renewal by September 15 in odd-numbered years.
- Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Ohio
- 2026 OPA Innovation Summit & Expo: Midyear ReimaginedNov 6, 2026 · Ada
- OSHP Annual Meeting & Residency Showcase 2026Nov 13–14, 2026 · Columbus
- OPA Annual Conference & Trade Show 2027Apr 8–10, 2027 · Columbus
Source: State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Oklahoma 15 h / 1 yr Birth month None —
Pharmacist
15 clock hours every 1 year; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Upcoming in Oklahoma
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
Oregon 30 h / 2 yr Jun 30, odd yrs Prevention of medical errorsState lawsCultural competency+1 2 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in odd-numbered years.
- Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hevery renewal
- Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
- Pain management1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Oregon
- OSHP 2026 Fall SeminarNov 14, 2026 · Portland
- 2027 OSPA Mid-Winter CE Seminar in Lane CountyFeb 20–21, 2027 · Eugene
Source: Oregon Board of Pharmacy
Pennsylvania 30 h / 2 yr Set date, even yrs Child abuse recognitionPrevention of medical errorsImmunization 1 upcoming
RPh
30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal in even-numbered years.
- Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery renewal
- Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
- Immunization & vaccine administration2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Pennsylvania
- 2027 PPA Annual ConferenceFeb 5–7, 2027 · Harrisburg
Puerto Rico 35 h / 3 yr On license Implicit biasImmunizationCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
Farmacéutico (RPh)
35 horas de educación continua every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Implicit bias & cultural competency2 hevery renewal
- Immunization & vaccine administration3 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Puerto Rico
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Junta de Farmacia de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud)
Rhode Island 15 h / 1 yr Dec 31 State lawsImmunization —
Pharmacist
15 hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hevery renewal
- Immunization & vaccine administration1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Rhode Island
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy (RI Department of Health)
South Carolina 15 h / 1 yr Apr 30 Controlled substances prescribing —
Pharmacist
15 hours (1.5 CEUs) every 1 year; renewal by April 30.
- Controlled substances prescribing1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in South Carolina
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
South Dakota 12 h / 1 yr Sep 30 Immunization —
Pharmacist
12 hours every 1 year; renewal by September 30.
- Immunization & vaccine administration1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in South Dakota
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: South Dakota Board of Pharmacy
Tennessee 30 h / 2 yr On license None 1 upcoming
RPh
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Tennessee
- TPA Winter Meeting 2027Jan 29–31, 2027 · Nashville
Source: Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
TexasCE Broker 30 h / 2 yr Birth month Human traffickingControlled substances prescribingState laws+1 3 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Human traffickingevery renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing2 honce
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hevery renewal
- Immunization & vaccine administrationevery renewal
Upcoming in Texas
- 2027 TPA Conference & ExpoJul 23–25, 2027 · Allen
- APAO 30th Annual Oncology SymposiumSep 23–26, 2027 · San Antonio
- 2027 NCPA Annual ConventionSep 25–28, 2027 · San Antonio
Source: Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Utah 30 h / 2 yr Sep 30, odd yrs Medical ethics, professionalismImmunization —
Pharmacist
30 CE hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in odd-numbered years.
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
- Immunization & vaccine administration2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Utah
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Utah Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Licensing)
Vermont 30 h / 2 yr On license Controlled substances prescribing —
Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Vermont
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Vermont Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional Regulation)
Virginia 15 h / 1 yr Dec 31 None 1 upcoming
RPh
15 contact hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
Upcoming in Virginia
- VSHP Fall Seminar 2026Nov 5–7, 2026 · Williamsburg
Source: Virginia Board of Pharmacy
Washington 30 h / 2 yr Birthday Suicide preventionHealth equity 2 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.
- Suicide prevention3 honce
- Health equity1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Washington
- 2026 WSPA Annual MeetingNov 13–14, 2026 · Cle Elum
- ASHP Pharmacy Futures 2027Jun 12–16, 2027 · Seattle
West Virginia 30 h / 2 yr Jun 30 Controlled substances prescribing —
Pharmacist
30 CPE hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.
- Controlled substances prescribing2 honce
Upcoming in West Virginia
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
Wisconsin 30 h / 2 yr May 31, even yrs None 2 upcoming
Pharmacist
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Wisconsin
- Collective Care: Healing Communities, Healing our PlanetNov 13–14, 2026 · Pewaukee
- Forward in Health: AI in HealthcareDec 2, 2026 · Madison
Wyoming 15 h / 1 yr On license Controlled substances prescribingImmunization —
RPh
15 hours every 1 year; renewal on a fixed date set by the board.
- Controlled substances prescribing1.5 hevery renewal
- Immunization & vaccine administration1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Wyoming
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy
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Hours are shown in each board's own unit (contact hours, CME credits, CEUs). Rules change — open a state for the full rule, the law behind it and the source.