Pharmacists · Connecticut · Continuing education
Connecticut Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RPh15 contact hours every year, including 1 h state laws & rules (jurisprudence); renewal by January 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Connecticut RPh CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jan 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By January 31
- Accepted credit
- ACPE, CME, CNE and State Board of Pharmacy programs (ACPE numbers ending -L are live, -H written/home study, -C combination)
- Carryover
- Not allowed: CE earned in one calendar year cannot be carried into the next.
- New licensees
- CE does not apply to a pharmacist applying for the first year of a license.
- Audits & records
- Signed statement under penalty of false statement at renewal; certificates are not sent unless requested in a random audit. Keep them at least 3 years.
- Renew online
- portal.ct.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)All pharmacists: pharmacy law or drug law (federal or any state's law; live or written) | 1 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Retired pharmacists may hold an inactive license without CE; returning to practice requires 30 hours, at least 10 live.
Good to know. CE year is the calendar year (Jan 1-Dec 31); at least 5 of the 15 hours must be live. Licenses expire annually on January 31. Board page lists a $100 renewal fee, but CGS 20-601 as amended from July 1, 2025 says $105, so the fee is left out.
Source: portal.ct.gov · Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-599, §20-600 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Connecticut?
15 contact hours every year.
How do pharmacists report CE in Connecticut?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Connecticut?
ACPE, CME, CNE and State Board of Pharmacy programs (ACPE numbers ending -L are live, -H written/home study, -C combination).
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Connecticut?
Use the license lookup of the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy (Department of Consumer Protection) (portal.ct.gov/dcp); 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 Connecticut?
State laws & rules (jurisprudence) — 1 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in Connecticut?
Licenses renew by January 31 (1 year cycle).