Arkansas Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Pharmacist license in Arkansas you need to satisfy the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 30 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Arkansas requires for Pharmacist renewal

CE hours required	30 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
CE tracking system	CPE Monitor
Governing body	Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

30 CPE hours required each biennium (2-year cycle). At least 12 of the 30 hours must be live contact hours, and at least 12 of the 30 hours must be ACPE-accredited. Pharmacists authorized to administer immunizations or other drugs must complete an additional 2 hours of administration/immunization-related CE per renewal year. Nursing home consultant pharmacists must complete an additional 3 hours specific to that role each year (per secondary sources). The official board rule (17 CAR 160-803) confirms the 30/12-live/12-ACPE structure but does not, in the verified section, itemize a separate pharmacy-law/jurisprudence CE requirement.

Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Arkansas (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Arkansas Pharmacist CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy before purchasing.

Power-Pak C.E.
Free and low-cost ACPE-accredited pharmacy CPE across clinical and law topics.
Pharmacist's Letter (TRC Healthcare)
Subscription CPE plus drug-information resources for pharmacists.
freeCE
Live and home-study ACPE pharmacy CPE, including law and immunization courses.
CEimpact
ACPE-accredited pharmacy CPE subscriptions and certificate programs.

Arkansas Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Arkansas?

Arkansas requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 30 CPE hours required each biennium (2-year cycle). At least 12 of the 30 hours must be live contact hours, and at least 12 of the 30 hours must be ACPE-accredited. Pharmacists authorized to administer immunizations or other drugs must complete an additional 2 hours of administration/immunization-related CE per renewal year. Nursing home consultant pharmacists must complete an additional 3 hours specific to that role each year (per secondary sources). The official board rule (17 CAR 160-803) confirms the 30/12-live/12-ACPE structure but does not, in the verified section, itemize a separate pharmacy-law/jurisprudence CE requirement.

Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Arkansas?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy and the completion is reported through CPE Monitor. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Arkansas Pharmacist CE?

Arkansas uses CPE Monitor to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy site →

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