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Indiana Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)

01 In short

  • RPh30 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.

Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026

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03 Requirements

Indiana RPh CE requirements at a glance

CE required
30hours
Renewal cycle
2 years
Deadline
Jun 30, even yrs
Reporting
Attestation
Renewal deadline
By June 30 in even-numbered years
Accepted credit
Board-approved CE or CE from organizations approved under IC 25-1-4-1; at least 15 hours ACPE-accredited; at least 24 hours pharmacy-related; max 6 hours business, management or computer topics
Carryover
No carry-forward; missing hours may be earned later and applied retroactively to the earlier biennium (not counted twice).
New licensees
Licensed under 6 months in the biennium: no hours; otherwise 1.25 hours per month. Licenses issued on or after July 1, 2025 need no CE for the 2026 renewal.
Audits & records
Sworn statement at renewal; random audit after every renewal period. Board page gives both 3 and 4 years for keeping certificates.

Alternatives & exemptions. Inactive-status pharmacists need no CE. Hardship waivers possible (military service, incapacitating illness, other).

Good to know. CE biennium runs January 1 of even years to December 31 of the next odd year; licenses renew by June 30 of even years (2026 renewal = CE from Jan 1 2024-Dec 31 2025).

Source: www.in.gov · IC 25-1-4; 856 IAC 1-26 · checked Oct 28, 2026

04 Conferences in Indiana

  • 2027 IPA Annual Meeting

    Carmel, IN

  • 41st Annual Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference

    West Lafayette, IN

  • 44th Annual Institute for Alcohol and Drug Studies

    Evansville, IN

    from $85 Hybrid

05 Questions

How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Indiana?

30 hours every 2 years.

How do pharmacists report CE in Indiana?

By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.

Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Indiana?

Board-approved CE or CE from organizations approved under IC 25-1-4-1; at least 15 hours ACPE-accredited; at least 24 hours pharmacy-related; max 6 hours business, management or computer topics.

How do I verify a pharmacist license in Indiana?

Use the license lookup of the Indiana Board of Pharmacy (in.gov/pla/professions/pharmacy-home); 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 Indiana?

Licenses renew by June 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).

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