Pharmacists · Alabama · Continuing education
Alabama Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Alabama Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- ACPE or ACCME approved courses with a program number; other CE must be pre-approved by the Board (pertinent to pharmacy practice); attendance, distance-based programs, video or publications
- New licensees
- First renewal: licensed one full calendar year → 15 hours (at least 3 live); licensed less than one full calendar year → no CE.
- Audits & records
- Random Board audits; keep CE records 2 years and send them within 30 days of a Board request.
- Renew online
- gateway.albop.com ↗
Good to know. At least 6 of the 30 hours must be live CE through attendance at a course. Licenses renew biennially in even-numbered years and expire December 31; renewals open October 1. Rule amended effective June 14, 2026.
Source: albop.com · Ala. Admin. Code r. 680-X-2-.36 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Alabama?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do pharmacists report CE in Alabama?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Alabama?
ACPE or ACCME approved courses with a program number; other CE must be pre-approved by the Board (pertinent to pharmacy practice); attendance, distance-based programs, video or publications.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Alabama?
Use the license lookup of the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy (albop.com); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in Alabama?
Licenses renew by December 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).