Pharmacists · North Dakota · Continuing education
North Dakota Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RPh15 hours every year; renewal by March 1.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
North Dakota RPh CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Mar 1
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 1
- Accepted credit
- Programs from ACPE-recognized providers; postgraduate courses from a board-recognized school or college of pharmacy (1 CEU = 10 hours); all may be home study
- Renewal fee
- $100
- Carryover
- No carryover, except hours earned in the 12 months before a reporting period may count in either period (not both).
- New licensees
- Not required for the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Keep own records 2 years; proof on board request. Missing hours may mean suspension of 30 days or until completed.
Alternatives & exemptions. Board may grant a waiver; such pharmacists cannot practice until reinstated after 15 hours in the prior year.
Good to know. Annual reporting period March 1-end of February; renewal fee due on or before March 1. $100 is the in-state active fee (out-of-state $35). Board site nodakpharmacy.com timed out; data from statute and admin code.
Source: ndlegis.gov · N.D. Cent. Code §43-15-25.1; N.D. Admin. Code ch. 61-03-04 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in North Dakota?
15 hours every year.
How do pharmacists report CE in North Dakota?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in North Dakota?
Programs from ACPE-recognized providers; postgraduate courses from a board-recognized school or college of pharmacy (1 CEU = 10 hours); all may be home study.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in North Dakota?
Use the license lookup of the North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy (nodakpharmacy.com); 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 North Dakota?
Licenses renew by March 1 (1 year cycle).