Pharmacists · Maine · Continuing education
Maine Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 15 hours every year; renewal by December 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Maine Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved continuing professional pharmaceutical education (postgraduate studies, seminars, workshops, lectures, conferences, correspondence courses etc.); course content approved in advance by the Board or its representative
- Renewal fee
- $75
- Renew online
- www.maine.gov ↗
Good to know. Annual license, renews Dec 31; hours earned in the preceding calendar year. Pharmacists authorized to administer drugs/immunizations: 2 of the 15 hours in drug administration (no topic code). Collaborative practice: 5 of 15 hours in the agreement area.
Source: www.maine.gov · 32 M.R.S. §13735 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Maine?
15 hours every year.
How do pharmacists report CE in Maine?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Maine?
Board-approved continuing professional pharmaceutical education (postgraduate studies, seminars, workshops, lectures, conferences, correspondence courses etc.); course content approved in advance by the Board or its representative.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Maine?
Use the license lookup of the Maine Board of Pharmacy (maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-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 Maine?
Licenses renew by December 31 (1 year cycle).