Pharmacists · Arkansas · Continuing education
Arkansas Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Arkansas Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- CE approved by the Arkansas Tripartite Committee on Continuing Pharmacy Education; at least 12 of the 30 hours must be ACPE-accredited; CE approved by other state boards accepted where a reciprocal arrangement exists (0.1 CEU = 1 contact hour)
- Audits & records
- Certify completion on the renewal form; keep certificates 4 years and show them to the Board on request.
Alternatives & exemptions. Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification awarded during the biennium satisfies that biennium (subject to Tripartite Committee approval); postgraduate health professional coursework may also count.
Good to know. At least 12 of the 30 hours must be live contact hours. Licenses expire Dec 31 of odd-numbered years. Renewal fee $75 per year. Inactive status possible without CE; missed hours must be made up to reactivate.
Source: healthy.arkansas.gov · 17 CAR § 160-803 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Arkansas?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do pharmacists report CE in Arkansas?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Arkansas?
CE approved by the Arkansas Tripartite Committee on Continuing Pharmacy Education; at least 12 of the 30 hours must be ACPE-accredited; CE approved by other state boards accepted where a reciprocal arrangement exists (0.1 CEU = 1 contact hour).
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Arkansas?
Use the license lookup of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/boards/pharmacy-arkansas-state-board); 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 Arkansas?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).