Pharmacy Technicians · Alabama · Continuing education
Alabama Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacy Technician: 6 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Alabama Pharmacy Technician CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 6hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- ACPE-accredited CE or CE pre-approved by the Board
- Renewal fee
- $60
- New licensees
- First renewal: registered one full calendar year → 3 hours (at least 1 live); registered less than one full calendar year → no CE.
- Audits & records
- Random Board audits; keep CE records 2 years and send them within 30 days of a Board request.
- Renew online
- gateway.albop.com ↗
Good to know. At least 2 of the 6 hours must be live (in-person or live virtual, not pre-recorded). Registrations expire December 31 of odd-numbered years; renewal window Oct 1–Dec 31; all CE must be done by 12/31.
Source: albop.com · Ala. Admin. Code r. 680-X-2-.37 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for pharmacy technicians in Alabama?
ACPE-accredited CE or CE pre-approved by the Board.
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in Alabama?
6 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in Alabama?
Use the license lookup of the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy (albop.com); 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 pharmacy technicians in Alabama?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).