Louisiana Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Pharmacist license in Louisiana you need to satisfy the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 15 hours per 1-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 Louisiana requires for Pharmacist renewal

CE hours required	15 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	12 months
CE tracking system	CPE Monitor
Governing body	Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

A minimum of 15 hours (1.5 CEUs) of ACPE-accredited, pharmacist-specific CPE is required each year as a prerequisite to renewal. Of the 15 hours, at least 3 must be earned through live presentations; alternatively, a pharmacist who does not complete the 3 live hours must earn 5 additional hours by any acceptable method, for a total of 20 hours. The board does not mandate specific subject areas (no separately required pharmacy-law, opioid, immunization, or patient-safety hours beyond ACPE accreditation). New pharmacists licensed by examination during the renewal calendar year are exempt from CPE for their first renewal; voluntary-inactive and military statuses are also waived.

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

Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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.

Louisiana Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Louisiana requires about 15 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. A minimum of 15 hours (1.5 CEUs) of ACPE-accredited, pharmacist-specific CPE is required each year as a prerequisite to renewal. Of the 15 hours, at least 3 must be earned through live presentations; alternatively, a pharmacist who does not complete the 3 live hours must earn 5 additional hours by any acceptable method, for a total of 20 hours. The board does not mandate specific subject areas (no separately required pharmacy-law, opioid, immunization, or patient-safety hours beyond ACPE accreditation). New pharmacists licensed by examination during the renewal calendar year are exempt from CPE for their first renewal; voluntary-inactive and military statuses are also waived.

Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Louisiana?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Louisiana 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 Louisiana Pharmacist CE?

Louisiana 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 Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Louisiana Board of Pharmacy site →

Pharmacist CE courses in another state

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