New Mexico Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Pharmacist license in New Mexico you need to satisfy the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy (New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 30 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 New Mexico requires for Pharmacist renewal

CE hours required	30 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
CE tracking system	CPE Monitor
Governing body	New Mexico Board of Pharmacy (New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department)

30 CPE hours per biennial renewal period, of which at least 10 must be live. Required topics within the 30: 2 hours of pharmacy law/jurisprudence (NM-practicing pharmacists must attend a board-presented law update; out-of-state pharmacists may submit an ACPE-approved alternative, and a written law exam with a $100 fee is available if a live session cannot be attended), 2 hours on the safe use of opioids, and 2 hours of patient safety (the opioid hours may also count toward patient safety when the ACPE activity number allows). Additional CE applies to pharmacists with prescriptive authority. CE must generally be ACPE-approved or accepted by the board.

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

New Mexico 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 New Mexico Board of Pharmacy (New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department) 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.

New Mexico Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

New Mexico requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 30 CPE hours per biennial renewal period, of which at least 10 must be live. Required topics within the 30: 2 hours of pharmacy law/jurisprudence (NM-practicing pharmacists must attend a board-presented law update; out-of-state pharmacists may submit an ACPE-approved alternative, and a written law exam with a $100 fee is available if a live session cannot be attended), 2 hours on the safe use of opioids, and 2 hours of patient safety (the opioid hours may also count toward patient safety when the ACPE activity number allows). Additional CE applies to pharmacists with prescriptive authority. CE must generally be ACPE-approved or accepted by the board.

Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in New Mexico?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy (New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department) and the completion is reported through CPE Monitor. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my New Mexico Pharmacist CE?

New Mexico 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 New Mexico Board of Pharmacy (New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official New Mexico Board of Pharmacy (New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department) site →

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