Pharmacists · Colorado · Continuing education
Colorado Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 24 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Colorado Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Programs approved by ACPE (or an equivalent accrediting body determined by the board); up to 6 hours of pharmacy-related ACCME-approved CE; non-ACPE residency hours not accepted
- New licensees
- The first renewal may be granted without CE if the license was obtained within one year after completing pharmaceutical education; otherwise CE starts immediately upon licensure.
- Audits & records
- Compliance audits after each license period (statute: up to 5% of Colorado-resident pharmacists annually). Keep certificates at least 4 years; send only if requested.
- Renew online
- dpo.colorado.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. Hardship exception or a six-month compliance extension on written request to the board; military exemption.
Good to know. No mandatory topics stated. Evidence is a sign-off box on the renewal application. Missing the 24 hours makes the license inactive.
Source: dpo.colorado.gov · C.R.S. 12-280-117 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Colorado?
24 hours every 2 years.
How do pharmacists report CE in Colorado?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Colorado?
Programs approved by ACPE (or an equivalent accrediting body determined by the board); up to 6 hours of pharmacy-related ACCME-approved CE; non-ACPE residency hours not accepted.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Colorado?
Use the license lookup of the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy (dpo.colorado.gov/Pharmacy); 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 Colorado?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).