Pennsylvania Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Pharmacist license in Pennsylvania you need to satisfy the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy'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 Pennsylvania requires for Pharmacist renewal

CE hours required	30 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy

30 hours of ACPE-accredited continuing education are required each biennial renewal period. Within those 30 hours: at least 2 hours in the ACPE "patient safety" topic; at least 2 hours of Act 124 opioid education; at least 2 hours of child abuse recognition and reporting (Act 31) from a Board-approved provider; and, for pharmacists holding an Authorization to Administer Injectables, at least 2 hours on immunization topics. The patient safety, opioid, and child abuse hours are non-exempt even for newly graduated or reciprocating licensees who otherwise get a reduced/prorated total. CE certificates are not uploaded at renewal; the Board may audit for proof afterward. Pharmacy law/jurisprudence is not called out as a separate mandatory CE topic.

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

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania State 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.

Pennsylvania Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Pennsylvania requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 30 hours of ACPE-accredited continuing education are required each biennial renewal period. Within those 30 hours: at least 2 hours in the ACPE "patient safety" topic; at least 2 hours of Act 124 opioid education; at least 2 hours of child abuse recognition and reporting (Act 31) from a Board-approved provider; and, for pharmacists holding an Authorization to Administer Injectables, at least 2 hours on immunization topics. The patient safety, opioid, and child abuse hours are non-exempt even for newly graduated or reciprocating licensees who otherwise get a reduced/prorated total. CE certificates are not uploaded at renewal; the Board may audit for proof afterward. Pharmacy law/jurisprudence is not called out as a separate mandatory CE topic.

Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Pennsylvania?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Pennsylvania Pharmacist CE?

Pennsylvania generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.

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

Official Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy site →

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