Pharmacists · South Carolina · Continuing education
South Carolina Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 15 hours (1.5 CEUs) every year, including 1 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by April 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
South Carolina Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15hours (1.5 CEUs)
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Apr 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By April 30
- Accepted credit
- ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education or CME Category I, or both
- Carryover
- Excess hours may be carried forward to the next license year only (not more than one year).
- New licensees
- Exempt for the first renewal period after licensure by examination or license transfer.
- Audits & records
- Board audits CE of a random 10% of active pharmacists.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingApproved procedures for monitoring Schedule II, III and IV controlled substances | 1 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. The Board may grant an exemption for pharmacists enrolled in an approved pharmacy postgraduate degree program (application + official transcript).
Good to know. Licenses expire April 30 each year; mailed renewals are due before April 1 (late penalty $50). At least 50% of hours must be in drug therapy or patient management. Live-hour rules on the Board site could not be checked (site unreachable).
Source: www.scstatehouse.gov · S.C. Code Ann. §40-43-130 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in South Carolina?
15 hours (1.5 CEUs) every year.
How do pharmacists report CE in South Carolina?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in South Carolina?
ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education or CME Category I, or both.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in South Carolina?
Use the license lookup of the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SC LLR) (llr.sc.gov/bop); 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 South Carolina?
Controlled substances prescribing — 1 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in South Carolina?
Licenses renew by April 30 (1 year cycle).