North Carolina Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Pharmacist license in North Carolina you need to satisfy the North Carolina 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 North Carolina requires for Pharmacist renewal

CE hours required	15 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	12 months
CE tracking system	CPE Monitor (NABP)
Governing body	North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Under 21 NCAC 46 .2201, pharmacists must complete 15 hours of continuing pharmacy education each year as a condition of renewal, of which at least 5 hours must be live/contact CE (allowing real-time two-way communication between presenter and attendee; real-time remote sessions qualify as live). No specific subject mandates (such as pharmacy law, controlled substances/opioids, immunization, or patient safety) are required by the Board — any ACPE-accredited or NCAP-accredited CE counts, and precepting an in-state pharmacy student also qualifies. Up to 5 surplus hours may be carried forward to the next year.

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

North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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.

North Carolina Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

North Carolina requires about 15 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Under 21 NCAC 46 .2201, pharmacists must complete 15 hours of continuing pharmacy education each year as a condition of renewal, of which at least 5 hours must be live/contact CE (allowing real-time two-way communication between presenter and attendee; real-time remote sessions qualify as live). No specific subject mandates (such as pharmacy law, controlled substances/opioids, immunization, or patient safety) are required by the Board — any ACPE-accredited or NCAP-accredited CE counts, and precepting an in-state pharmacy student also qualifies. Up to 5 surplus hours may be carried forward to the next year.

Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in North Carolina?

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

Where do I report my North Carolina Pharmacist CE?

North Carolina uses CPE Monitor (NABP) to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official North Carolina Board of Pharmacy site →

Pharmacist CE courses in another state

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