Pharmacists · West Virginia · Continuing education
West Virginia Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 CPE hours every 2 years, including 2 h controlled substances prescribing (once); renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
West Virginia Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30CPE hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- All ACPE-accredited activities; other activities approved by the Board (CPE Committee); accredited college post-graduate courses; CPE granted credit by other states
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- Audits & records
- Keep CPE records 4 years (may be kept in CPE Monitor) and submit on Board request.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingWithin one year of initial licensure: drug diversion, best-practice prescribing of controlled substances and opioid antagonist training (Board-approved; counts toward the 30) | 2 | once |
Alternatives & exemptions. Waiver on request for illness, injury, incapacity, retirement or other extenuating circumstances; graduate students/residents in health-related programs need no further CPE documentation. Non-residents not practicing in WV may certify a valid home-state license.
Good to know. Two-year reporting period July 1 – June 30. 6 of the 30 hours must be live with direct presence. Hours include CPE for consultant and immunization registrations. A list of completed CPE is submitted on Board forms with the renewal.
Source: apps.sos.wv.gov · W. Va. Code R. §15-3 (Continuing Education for Licensure of Pharmacists), effective May 3, 2024 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in West Virginia?
30 CPE hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in West Virginia?
All ACPE-accredited activities; other activities approved by the Board (CPE Committee); accredited college post-graduate courses; CPE granted credit by other states.
How do I verify a pharmacist license in West Virginia?
Use the license lookup of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy (wvbop.com); 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 West Virginia?
Controlled substances prescribing — 2 h (once).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in West Virginia?
Licenses renew by June 30 (2 years cycle).