Pharmacists · New York · Continuing education
New York Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 45 contact hours every 3 years, including 3 h prevention of medical errors & patient safety; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New York Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 45contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Formal courses from approved sponsors: ACPE-approved sponsors or equivalent (e.g. relevant AMA CME), registered/accredited degree-granting institutions, or sponsors approved by the Department; one CPR/BLS/ACLS/EMT course per period from listed organizations
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Not exempt: newly licensed pharmacists must meet the requirement in their first three-year registration period; shorter periods prorated at 1.25 hours per month.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; keep records 6 years. Compliance is certified under penalty of perjury at registration.
- Renew online
- www.op.nysed.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention of medical errors & patient safetyStrategies and techniques to reduce medication and prescription errors (home study or live) | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 23 of 45 hours must be live (real-time interaction); self-study max 22 hours. Also 3 hours on pharmaceutical compounding each period since 1/1/23 (no topic code). Renewal fee includes a $45 CE fee. One-year conditional registration possible if deficient.
Source: www.op.nysed.gov · New York Education Law, Article 137 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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How many CE hours do pharmacists need in New York?
45 contact hours every 3 years.
How do pharmacists report CE in New York?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in New York?
Formal courses from approved sponsors: ACPE-approved sponsors or equivalent (e.g. relevant AMA CME), registered/accredited degree-granting institutions, or sponsors approved by the Department; one CPR/BLS/ACLS/EMT course per period from listed organizations.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in New York?
Use the license lookup of the New York State Board of Pharmacy (NYSED Office of the Professions) (op.nysed.gov/professions/pharmacist); 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 York?
Prevention of medical errors & patient safety — 3 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in New York?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).