Pharmacists · Michigan · Continuing education
Michigan Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 hours every 2 years, including 2 h implicit bias & cultural competency, 1 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h pain management; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Michigan Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved courses; programs approved or offered by ACPE/CCAPP-accredited programs, ACPE-approved providers or another state board of pharmacy (no limit); max 5 hours per period from sponsors approved by non-pharmacy health care boards; postgraduate pharmacy courses
- Renewal fee
- $61.20
- New licensees
- CE applies to applicants licensed for the whole 2-year period before the end of the license cycle.
- Audits & records
- Renewal application certifies compliance; keep records 4 years. Random audit after each renewal period.
- Renew online
- www.michigan.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competency1 hour for each year of the license cycle (not one-time) | 2 | every renewal |
| Human traffickingAll licensees: one-time training in identifying victims of human trafficking (R 338.511) | — | once |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawPharmacy ethics and pharmacy law | 1 | every renewal |
| Controlled substances prescribingControlled substance licensees: opioids and controlled substances awareness training (R 338.3135) | — | once |
| Pain managementPain and symptom management | 1 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Waiver request under MCL 333.16205 at least 30 days before the last regular Board meeting before expiration.
Good to know. Two-year license; at least 10 of the 30 hours live/synchronous (in person or virtual; ACPE live counts); max 12 hours per 24 hours. CE earned in the 60-day grace period counts. Renewal fee $61.20 (+$165.40 controlled substance license).
Source: www.michigan.gov · Mich. Admin. Code R 338.3041-338.3045 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Michigan?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do pharmacists report CE in Michigan?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Michigan?
Board-approved courses; programs approved or offered by ACPE/CCAPP-accredited programs, ACPE-approved providers or another state board of pharmacy (no limit); max 5 hours per period from sponsors approved by non-pharmacy health care boards; postgraduate pharmacy courses.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Michigan?
Use the license lookup of the Michigan Board of Pharmacy (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing) (michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/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 Michigan?
Implicit bias & cultural competency — 2 h (every renewal); Human trafficking (once); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 1 h (every renewal); Controlled substances prescribing (once); Pain management — 1 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in Michigan?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).