Pharmacists · Delaware · Continuing education
Delaware Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 hours every 2 years, including 2 h prevention of medical errors & patient safety, 2 h controlled substances prescribing, 2 h immunization & vaccine administration; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Delaware Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- ACPE-approved providers or Board-approved providers; other courses can be submitted for Board approval via a DELPROS service request
- New licensees
- First renewal: 1.25 hours for each month between initial licensure and the biennial renewal date.
- Audits & records
- Random audits. CE is entered in the DELPROS CE Tracker; documents are uploaded only if selected (CPE Monitor log for ACPE courses, certificates/agendas for others).
- Renew online
- dpr.delaware.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention of medical errors & patient safetyAll pharmacists: medication safety/errors | 2 | every renewal |
| Controlled substances prescribingAll pharmacists: distribution/dispensing/delivery of controlled substances, or recognizing impairment and dependency from abuse of controlled substances | 2 | every renewal |
| Immunization & vaccine administrationImmunizing pharmacists: administering injectable medications, biologicals and adult immunizations | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licensure period Oct 1 – Sep 30 of even years. Immunizing pharmacists also need 2 hours on administering injectable medications, biologicals and adult immunizations. Live-hour minimum not confirmed (regulation text not readable).
Source: dpr.delaware.gov · 24 Del. Admin. Code 2500, Sections 1.4 and 14.1.3.1 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Delaware?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do pharmacists report CE in Delaware?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Delaware?
ACPE-approved providers or Board-approved providers; other courses can be submitted for Board approval via a DELPROS service request.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Delaware?
Use the license lookup of the Delaware Board of Pharmacy (dpr.delaware.gov/boards/pharmacy); 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 Delaware?
Prevention of medical errors & patient safety — 2 h (every renewal); Controlled substances prescribing — 2 h (every renewal); Immunization & vaccine administration — 2 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in Delaware?
Licenses renew by September 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).