Pharmacists · Utah · Continuing education
Utah Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 CE hours every 2 years, including 1 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h immunization & vaccine administration; renewal by September 30 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Utah Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30CE hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30, odd yrs
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- ACPE-approved providers; nationally recognized health-related CE approval organizations (pharmacy-related); Division trainings; ACPE-accredited meetings of UPhA, USHP or other associations; approved certifications (e.g. CDE, board certification)
- New licensees
- Hours are reduced proportionately for licensees first licensed during the two-year cycle.
- Audits & records
- Keep proof 4 years after the cycle: NABP CPE Monitor registration plus certificates for CE it cannot track.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawPharmacy law or ethics (Board meeting attendance may count, up to 2 h) | 1 | every renewal |
| Immunization & vaccine administrationPharmacists who give vaccines: vaccine topics, in addition to the 30 | 2 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. The Division may defer or waive CE under R156-1-308d.
Good to know. 12 of the 30 hours must be live or technology-enabled lectures/seminars/workshops. Extra 2 h each for pharmacists who give vaccines (vaccine topics), administer drugs/devices, or dispense hormonal contraceptives. Teaching earns 2 h per hour (max 10).
Source: adminrules.utah.gov · Utah Admin. Code R156-17b-309; renewal date R156-1-308a · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Utah?
30 CE hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Utah?
ACPE-approved providers; nationally recognized health-related CE approval organizations (pharmacy-related); Division trainings; ACPE-accredited meetings of UPhA, USHP or other associations; approved certifications (e.g. CDE, board certification).
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Utah?
Use the license lookup of the Utah Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Licensing) (dopl.utah.gov/pharmacy); 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 Utah?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 1 h (every renewal); Immunization & vaccine administration — 2 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in Utah?
Licenses renew by September 30 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).