Pharmacists · Kansas · Continuing education
Kansas Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 clock-hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Kansas Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30clock-hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- Continuing education programs approved by the Board (not in-service, on-the-job training, CPR/BCLS, programs open to the public or medical school courses)
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Hours may be prorated at 1.25 clock-hours per month for licensure periods shorter than two years.
Good to know. Two-year licensure period ends June 30. Includes a 1-clock-hour course provided by the Board (subject not stated in the rule). CPE Monitor tracks CE; proof of programs not in CPE Monitor goes to the Board within 30 days.
Source: kssos.org · K.A.R. 68-1-1b · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Kansas?
30 clock-hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Kansas?
Continuing education programs approved by the Board (not in-service, on-the-job training, CPR/BCLS, programs open to the public or medical school courses).
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Kansas?
Use the license lookup of the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy (pharmacy.ks.gov); 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 Kansas?
Licenses renew by June 30 (2 years cycle).