Pharmacists · Vermont · Continuing education
Vermont Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 hours every 2 years, including 2 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Vermont Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved by ACPE, AMA Category 1, the Board or a Board-designated entity
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingPharmacists with a DEA number or pending DEA application: controlled substance abuse/diversion, safe use, storage and disposal, Vermont Prescription Monitoring System, addiction risk, alternatives to opioids for pain, tapering, or opioid prescribing law | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. CE each biennial period as a condition of renewal. Pharmacists doing sterile or hazardous drug compounding (or USP <797>/<800> Designated Persons) need at least 3 hours on that subject (no topic code). Out-of-state telepharmacists follow the home jurisdiction's CE.
Source: outside.vermont.gov · Administrative Rules for the Vermont Board of Pharmacy, Rule 6-1 (eff. Feb 1, 2026) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Vermont?
30 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Vermont?
Courses approved by ACPE, AMA Category 1, the Board or a Board-designated entity.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Vermont?
Use the license lookup of the Vermont Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional Regulation) (sos.vermont.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 Vermont?
Controlled substances prescribing — 2 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in Vermont?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).