Pharmacists · Iowa · Continuing education
Iowa Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Iowa Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- CE from an accredited CE provider, of a type sufficient to meet the standard of care for the pharmacist's practice setting
- Renewal fee
- $180
- New licensees
- No CE for the first renewal after licensure by examination.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Mandated reporter trainingPharmacists who examine, attend, counsel or treat minors or dependent adults: child and/or dependent adult abuse identification and reporting training (child abuse core curriculum every 3 years per Iowa Code 232.69) | — | every 3 years |
Alternatives & exemptions. Deemed compliant: active-duty military serving honorably during the renewal period; nonresident pharmacists actively licensed in their home state who do not practice in Iowa.
Good to know. Licenses expire June 30, two years after initial licensure. Rules moved from 657 IAC to 481 IAC ch. 551 (effective after ARRC delay lifted Aug 11, 2025).
Source: www.legis.iowa.gov · Iowa Admin. Code 481—551.4(4) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Iowa
05 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Iowa?
30 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Iowa?
CE from an accredited CE provider, of a type sufficient to meet the standard of care for the pharmacist's practice setting.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Iowa?
Use the license lookup of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy (dial.iowa.gov/licenses/health-professions/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 Iowa?
Mandated reporter training (every 3 years).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in Iowa?
Licenses renew by June 30 (2 years cycle).