Maine Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Pharmacist license in Maine you need to satisfy the Maine Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation)'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 Maine requires for Pharmacist renewal

CE hours required15 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle12 months
CE tracking systemCPE Monitor
Governing bodyMaine Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation)

Per annual renewal, a pharmacist must complete at least 15 hours of Board-approved continuing professional pharmaceutical education (allowable subjects include pharmacy jurisprudence and related practice areas). For pharmacists authorized to administer drugs/immunizations, at least 2 of the 15 hours must be in Board-approved drug administration courses. Pharmacists under a collaborative practice agreement must devote 5 of the 15 hours to areas covered by that agreement. No state-mandated opioid-specific or fixed pharmacy-law hour requirement is set in statute; the requirement is per calendar year preceding renewal (32 MRSA section 13735).

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Maine 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 Maine Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation) before purchasing.

Maine Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Maine requires about 15 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Per annual renewal, a pharmacist must complete at least 15 hours of Board-approved continuing professional pharmaceutical education (allowable subjects include pharmacy jurisprudence and related practice areas). For pharmacists authorized to administer drugs/immunizations, at least 2 of the 15 hours must be in Board-approved drug administration courses. Pharmacists under a collaborative practice agreement must devote 5 of the 15 hours to areas covered by that agreement. No state-mandated opioid-specific or fixed pharmacy-law hour requirement is set in statute; the requirement is per calendar year preceding renewal (32 MRSA section 13735).

Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Maine?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Maine Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation) and the completion is reported through CPE Monitor. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Maine Pharmacist CE?

Maine 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 Maine Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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