Pharmacists · Arizona · Continuing education
Arizona Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 contact hours (3.0 CEUs) every 2 years, including 3 h substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act), 2 h immunization & vaccine administration; renewal by November 1.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Arizona Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours (3.0 CEUs)
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Nov 1
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By November 1
- Accepted credit
- Activities sponsored by an Approved Provider: ACPE-approved or Board-approved providers
- Renewal fee
- $180
- Carryover
- Not allowed; only CEUs from the two years immediately before renewal count.
- New licensees
- Exempt from the general and special CE requirements between initial licensure and first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Attest to the number of CEUs on the biennial renewal form; keep certificates for five years and submit proof within 20 days of a Board request.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)Licensees authorized to dispense controlled substances: opioid-, substance use disorder- or addiction-related CE | 3 | every renewal |
| Immunization & vaccine administrationPharmacists certified under R4-23-411 to administer immunizations, vaccines and emergency medications | 2 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. The Board may grant exceptions in emergency or hardship cases or for good cause on written request; exempted pharmacists must pass a Board-approved written examination before renewal.
Good to know. Licenses are in an even or odd renewal group and renew by Nov 1 of that year (suspended if unpaid). Pharmacists dispensing self-administered hormonal contraceptives under a standing order need 3 contact hours on that subject (no topic code).
Source: apps.azsos.gov · A.A.C. R4-23-204; A.R.S. §§ 32-1925, 32-1936, 32-1937 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Arizona?
30 contact hours (3.0 CEUs) every 2 years.
How do pharmacists report CE in Arizona?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Arizona?
Activities sponsored by an Approved Provider: ACPE-approved or Board-approved providers.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Arizona?
Use the license lookup of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (pharmacy.az.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
Which CE topics are mandatory for pharmacists in Arizona?
Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) — 3 h (every renewal); Immunization & vaccine administration — 2 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in Arizona?
Licenses renew by November 1 (2 years cycle).