Pharmacists · New Mexico · Continuing education
New Mexico Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 3 CEUs (30 contact hours) every 2 years, including 2 h opioid prescribing & pain management, 2 h prevention of medical errors & patient safety, 2 h state laws & rules (jurisprudence); renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Mexico Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 3CEUs (30 contact hours)
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- ACPE-accredited providers, programs approved by the Board or other state boards of pharmacy, and Board pharmacy law programs
- New licensees
- Pharmacists granted initial New Mexico licensure are exempt; the initial license runs at least 24 months to the end of the birth month.
- Audits & records
- At least 10% of registrants randomly audited each year; insufficient CPE means a fine of at least $1000 and make-up CPE.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementSafe and appropriate use of opioids; one 2-hour program covering both patient safety and opioids satisfies both | 2 | every renewal |
| Prevention of medical errors & patient safetyPatient safety as applicable to pharmacy practice | 2 | every renewal |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)Pharmacy law program offered by the NM Board (non-resident, non-practicing pharmacists may use an ACPE law course) | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 1.0 CEU (10 contact hours), excluding the law requirement, must be live programs approved by ACPE or ACCME. Renewal period ends the last day of the birth month every 2 years.
Source: www.srca.nm.gov · 16.19.4.10 NMAC · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in New Mexico?
3 CEUs (30 contact hours) every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in New Mexico?
ACPE-accredited providers, programs approved by the Board or other state boards of pharmacy, and Board pharmacy law programs.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in New Mexico?
Use the license lookup of the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy (rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/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 New Mexico?
Opioid prescribing & pain management — 2 h (every renewal); Prevention of medical errors & patient safety — 2 h (every renewal); State laws & rules (jurisprudence) — 2 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in New Mexico?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle).