Pharmacists · Wisconsin · Continuing education
Wisconsin Pharmacist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacist: 30 hours every 2 years; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Wisconsin Pharmacist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- May 31, even yrs
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By May 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- ACPE-approved programs, including credits in ACPE-approved post-graduate degree programs (1 credit = 10 hours)
- Renewal fee
- $74
- New licensees
- Not required for the biennium in which the license was first issued.
Good to know. Reporting period June 1 of an even year to May 31 of the next even year; licenses renewed by May 31 of even years (late renewal $99 incl. $25 late fee). No mandatory topics listed by DSPS.
Source: dsps.wi.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Wisconsin?
30 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for pharmacists in Wisconsin?
ACPE-approved programs, including credits in ACPE-approved post-graduate degree programs (1 credit = 10 hours).
How do I verify a pharmacist license in Wisconsin?
Use the license lookup of the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board (dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Pharmacist/Default.aspx); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacists in Wisconsin?
Licenses renew by May 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).