Pharmacy Technicians · Virginia · Continuing education
Virginia Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacy Technician: 5 contact hours every year; renewal by December 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Virginia Pharmacy Technician CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 5contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- Programs meeting 18VAC110-21-120 B or 18VAC110-21-130 B (ACPE, pharmacy-focused Category I CME, Board-approved); 0.5 CEUs = 5 contact hours
- Renewal fee
- $45
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Registrations issued on or after July 1 first renew December 31 of the next year.
- Audits & records
- Keep documentation 2 years after renewal; provide on Board request.
Alternatives & exemptions. Up to 1 hour for volunteer pharmacy services (1 hour per 3 hours). Extension of up to 1 year on written request.
Good to know. Registrations expire December 31 and renew annually; renewal needs an NABP e-profile number.
Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · 18VAC110-21-170, 18VAC110-21-180 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for pharmacy technicians in Virginia?
Programs meeting 18VAC110-21-120 B or 18VAC110-21-130 B (ACPE, pharmacy-focused Category I CME, Board-approved); 0.5 CEUs = 5 contact hours.
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in Virginia?
5 contact hours every year.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in Virginia?
Use the license lookup of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy (dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Pharmacy); 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 Virginia?
Licenses renew by December 31 (1 year cycle).