Pharmacists · Puerto Rico · Continuing education
Puerto Rico Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Farmacéutico (RPh): 35 horas de educación continua every 3 years, including 2 h implicit bias & cultural competency, 3 h immunization & vaccine administration; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Puerto Rico Farmacéutico (RPh) CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 35horas de educación continua
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Continuing education; no limit on hours by module, journal or internet
- Renewal fee
- $250
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competencyAll pharmacists: 'Equidad y Respeto' course on bioethics and discrimination (Adm. Order 2024-583, since Jan 4, 2024) | 2 | every renewal |
| Immunization & vaccine administrationPharmacists with a Certificate for Administration of Vaccines: at least 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) on immunization each year, plus current basic CPR | 3 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationPharmacists with a Certificate for Administration of Vaccines: current basic CPR | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Recertification every 3 years under Ley 247-2004 and Ley 11-1976; evidence of CE and Colegio de Farmacéuticos membership filed with the recertification. Board sheet: 35 hours, renewal fee $250; renew about 90 days before expiry. Residents outside PR may present all 35 hours online/modules.
Source: www.salud.pr.gov · Ley Núm. 247 de 3 de septiembre de 2004, según enmendada, Arts. 2.02, 4.06, 4.07; Orden Administrativa 2024-583 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Puerto Rico?
35 horas de educación continua every 3 years.
How do pharmacists report CE in Puerto Rico?
By uploading certificates with the renewal.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Puerto Rico?
Continuing education; no limit on hours by module, journal or internet.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Puerto Rico?
Use the license lookup of the Junta de Farmacia de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud) (salud.pr.gov/CMS/116); 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 Puerto Rico?
Implicit bias & cultural competency — 2 h (every renewal); Immunization & vaccine administration — 3 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in Puerto Rico?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).