Montana Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Pharmacist license in Montana you need to satisfy the Montana Board of Pharmacy (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division)'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 Montana requires for Pharmacist renewal

CE hours required	15 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	12 months
Governing body	Montana Board of Pharmacy (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division)

Per ARM 24.174.2104, pharmacists must complete 1.5 CEU (15 contact hours) with at least 5 of those hours in an approved group/live setting, OR 2.0 CEU (20 hours) if they do not complete at least 5 group hours, all within the 12 months prior to June 30. ACPE-approved and CME programs automatically qualify; non-ACPE programs (per ARM 24.174.2106) are capped at 1.0 CEU (10 hours). Up to 15 surplus hours may carry over to the next licensing year, and a course cannot be counted twice. First-year new-graduate pharmacists are exempt. The board does not publish specific mandated subject areas (e.g., a separate law, opioid, immunization, or patient-safety hour requirement) for routine renewal.

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

Montana 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 Montana Board of Pharmacy (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division) 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.

Montana Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Montana requires about 15 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Per ARM 24.174.2104, pharmacists must complete 1.5 CEU (15 contact hours) with at least 5 of those hours in an approved group/live setting, OR 2.0 CEU (20 hours) if they do not complete at least 5 group hours, all within the 12 months prior to June 30. ACPE-approved and CME programs automatically qualify; non-ACPE programs (per ARM 24.174.2106) are capped at 1.0 CEU (10 hours). Up to 15 surplus hours may carry over to the next licensing year, and a course cannot be counted twice. First-year new-graduate pharmacists are exempt. The board does not publish specific mandated subject areas (e.g., a separate law, opioid, immunization, or patient-safety hour requirement) for routine renewal.

Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Montana?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Montana Board of Pharmacy (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Montana Pharmacist CE?

Montana generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Montana Board of Pharmacy (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Montana Board of Pharmacy (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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Pharmacist CE courses in another state

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