Pharmacists · Oregon · Continuing education
Oregon Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 contact hours every 2 years, including 2 h prevention of medical errors & patient safety, 2 h state laws & rules (jurisprudence), 2 h cultural competency, 1 h pain management; renewal by June 30 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Oregon Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- ACPE-approved, Oregon Board-approved or ACCME-accredited programs; cultural competency CPE approved by the Oregon Health Authority (ORS 413.450) or any cultural competency CPE
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Licensed less than one year before July 1 of the renewal period: 16 h (licensed Jul–Sep of the even year), 12 h (Oct–Dec), 8 h (Jan–Mar of the odd year) or 4 h (Apr–Jun), any topic.
- Audits & records
- ACPE credit must be in NABP CPE Monitor; Board-approved or ACCME credit goes into CPE Monitor or is uploaded to the eGov profile. Keep documentation 6 years. Missing CPE found at audit leads to discipline.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention of medical errors & patient safetyPatient safety or medication error prevention | 2 | every renewal |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)Pharmacy law | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 2 | every renewal |
| Pain managementCourse from the Oregon Pain Management Commission (OHA); attest and upload the certificate; also needed for initial licensure | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses expire June 30 of odd years; CPE period runs July 1 – June 30 of the two-year cycle. 7 mandatory hours + 23 other pharmacy hours. Reporting via NABP CPE Monitor / eGov upload.
Source: www.oregon.gov · OAR 855-135-0050 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Oregon?
30 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Oregon?
ACPE-approved, Oregon Board-approved or ACCME-accredited programs; cultural competency CPE approved by the Oregon Health Authority (ORS 413.450) or any cultural competency CPE.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Oregon?
Use the license lookup of the Oregon Board of Pharmacy (oregon.gov/pharmacy/Pages/index.aspx); 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 Oregon?
Prevention of medical errors & patient safety — 2 h (every renewal); State laws & rules (jurisprudence) — 2 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 2 h (every renewal); Pain management — 1 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in Oregon?
Licenses renew by June 30 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).