Pharmacists · Florida · Continuing education
Florida Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 hours every 2 years, including 2 h prevention of medical errors & patient safety, 1 h HIV/AIDS (before the first renewal), 2 h controlled substances prescribing, 3 h immunization & vaccine administration; renewal on the date shown on your license, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Florida Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- ACPE-approved programs (general hours) or Board-approved courses listed in CE Broker; medication errors, controlled substances and HIV/AIDS courses must be Board approved; ACPE-P numbers only (technician ACPE-T courses do not count)
- Renewal fee
- $205
- New licensees
- First renewal under 12 months after licensure: only 1 h HIV/AIDS, 2 h medication errors and 2 h controlled substances. First renewal 12 months or more after licensure: 15 hours including those subjects.
- Renew online
- www.flhealthsource.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention of medical errors & patient safetyAll pharmacists; Board-approved course on root-cause analysis, error reduction and patient safety | 2 | every renewal |
| HIV/AIDSBoard-approved course incl. Florida HIV/AIDS law | 1 | before the first renewal |
| Controlled substances prescribingAll pharmacists; Board-approved course | 2 | every renewal |
| Immunization & vaccine administrationImmunization-certified pharmacists: vaccine course, within the 30 hours | 3 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Up to 10 h per biennium for attending Board disciplinary meetings (5 h per day); up to 5 h for approved volunteer service to the indigent; 5 h per semester hour of post-professional degree courses.
Good to know. 26 general + 2 controlled substances + 2 medication errors. Immunization-certified pharmacists: 3-hour vaccine course (within the 30). Collaborative practice: +8 h; test and treat: 3 h. Current licenses expire Sept 30, 2027.
Source: floridaspharmacy.gov · Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B16-26.103; Fla. Stat. §465.009 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Florida?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do pharmacists report CE in Florida?
Through CE Broker — the board checks completed hours there at renewal.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Florida?
ACPE-approved programs (general hours) or Board-approved courses listed in CE Broker; medication errors, controlled substances and HIV/AIDS courses must be Board approved; ACPE-P numbers only (technician ACPE-T courses do not count).
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Florida?
Use the license lookup of the Florida Board of Pharmacy (floridaspharmacy.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal through CE Broker.
Which CE topics are mandatory for pharmacists in Florida?
Prevention of medical errors & patient safety — 2 h (every renewal); HIV/AIDS — 1 h (before the first renewal); Controlled substances prescribing — 2 h (every renewal); Immunization & vaccine administration — 3 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in Florida?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).