Pharmacists · Hawaii · Continuing education
Hawaii Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Hawaii Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30credit hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved by ACPE (credit hour = 60 minutes of instruction)
- New licensees
- A licensee who graduated from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school within one year of the first renewal period is exempt from CE for the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Attest at renewal; random audit after the renewal period, proof due within 60 days of notice.
Good to know. CE due before Dec 31 of every odd-numbered year. Board may extend the deadline for illness, military service, geographic isolation or hardship (request before expiry). Based on the Board CE FAQ (April 2015); statute page could not be opened.
Source: cca.hawaii.gov · HRS §461-8 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Hawaii
05 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Hawaii?
30 credit hours every 2 years.
How do pharmacists report CE in Hawaii?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Hawaii?
Courses approved by ACPE (credit hour = 60 minutes of instruction).
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Hawaii?
Use the license lookup of the Hawaii Board of Pharmacy (cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/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 Hawaii?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).