Colorado Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Pharmacist license in Colorado you need to satisfy the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 24 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 Colorado requires for Pharmacist renewal

CE hours required	24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Colorado State Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA)

Pharmacists must complete at least 24 hours of continuing pharmaceutical education during each two-year license period (CE begins immediately upon licensure). Courses must be approved by ACPE (or a board-determined equivalent); up to 6 of the 24 hours may be pharmacy-related CME accredited by ACCME. The Board does not mandate specific subject hours (no separately required pharmacy-law, controlled-substance/opioid, immunization, or patient-safety hours stated) — any aspect of pharmacy practice qualifies. The first renewal after initial licensure may be exempt from CE if the license was obtained within one year of completing pharmacy education. Hardship/military exemptions and a six-month CE compliance extension are available; compliance audits occur after each license period. Licensees keep their own CE records for at least 4 years and submit only if requested.

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

Colorado 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 Colorado State Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA) 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.

Colorado Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Colorado requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Pharmacists must complete at least 24 hours of continuing pharmaceutical education during each two-year license period (CE begins immediately upon licensure). Courses must be approved by ACPE (or a board-determined equivalent); up to 6 of the 24 hours may be pharmacy-related CME accredited by ACCME. The Board does not mandate specific subject hours (no separately required pharmacy-law, controlled-substance/opioid, immunization, or patient-safety hours stated) — any aspect of pharmacy practice qualifies. The first renewal after initial licensure may be exempt from CE if the license was obtained within one year of completing pharmacy education. Hardship/military exemptions and a six-month CE compliance extension are available; compliance audits occur after each license period. Licensees keep their own CE records for at least 4 years and submit only if requested.

Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Colorado?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Colorado Pharmacist CE?

Colorado generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Colorado State Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA) site →

Pharmacist CE courses in another state

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