Pharmacists · District of Columbia · Continuing education
District of Columbia Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 40 contact hours every 2 years, including 2 h prevention of medical errors & patient safety, 2 h cultural competency, 4 h public health priority topics, 2 h immunization & vaccine administration; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
District of Columbia Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Renewal fee
- $310
- New licensees
- No CE required for the first renewal.
- Renew online
- dohlicenseinfo.secure.force.com ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention of medical errors & patient safetyMedication/dispensing errors | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyCultural competency or specialized clinical training focused on LGBTQ patients | 2 | every renewal |
| Public health priority topicsAt least 10% of the total hours in subjects named by the Director as DC public health priorities | 4 | every renewal |
| Immunization & vaccine administrationImmunization-certified pharmacists, to renew that certification | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationImmunization-certified pharmacists: current CPR to renew that certification | — | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 10 of the 40 contact hours must be live. Immunization-certified pharmacists also need 2 h of immunization CE and current CPR to renew that certification (+$50). Renewal asks for the NABP e-Profile number. Licenses expire the last day of the birth month (odd/even year = birth year).
Source: dchealth.dc.gov · 17 DCMR Chapter 65 (Pharmacists) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in District of Columbia?
40 contact hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in District of Columbia?
Use the license lookup of the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy (DC Health) (dchealth.dc.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 District of Columbia?
Prevention of medical errors & patient safety — 2 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 2 h (every renewal); Public health priority topics — 4 h (every renewal); Immunization & vaccine administration — 2 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in District of Columbia?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle).