Massachusetts Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Pharmacist license in Massachusetts you need to satisfy the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 40 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 Massachusetts requires for Pharmacist renewal

CE hours required40 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
CE tracking systemCPE Monitor
Governing bodyMassachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy

Pharmacists must complete a minimum of 20 contact hours of continuing education each calendar year (40 total per 2-year cycle). Of the 20 annual hours, at least 5 must be live/in-person and at least 2 must be in pharmacy law/jurisprudence. Hours cannot be carried over between calendar years, and no more than 8 contact hours may be earned in a single calendar day. Practice-specific add-ons apply: roughly 1 immunization hour per cycle for those administering vaccines, and additional annual hours for those engaged in sterile compounding, complex non-sterile compounding, or collaborative practice agreements. Acceptable credit includes ACPE, IPCE, and AMA PRA Category 1. No standalone opioid/controlled-substance CE mandate was confirmed beyond the general law requirement; documentation must be retained for two years.

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Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy before purchasing.

Massachusetts Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Massachusetts requires about 40 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Pharmacists must complete a minimum of 20 contact hours of continuing education each calendar year (40 total per 2-year cycle). Of the 20 annual hours, at least 5 must be live/in-person and at least 2 must be in pharmacy law/jurisprudence. Hours cannot be carried over between calendar years, and no more than 8 contact hours may be earned in a single calendar day. Practice-specific add-ons apply: roughly 1 immunization hour per cycle for those administering vaccines, and additional annual hours for those engaged in sterile compounding, complex non-sterile compounding, or collaborative practice agreements. Acceptable credit includes ACPE, IPCE, and AMA PRA Category 1. No standalone opioid/controlled-substance CE mandate was confirmed beyond the general law requirement; documentation must be retained for two years.

Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Massachusetts?

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

Where do I report my Massachusetts Pharmacist CE?

Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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