South Dakota Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Pharmacist license in South Dakota you need to satisfy the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 12 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 South Dakota requires for Pharmacist renewal

CE hours required12 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle12 months
Governing bodySouth Dakota Board of Pharmacy

Twelve hours of approved (ACPE-accredited) continuing education are required for annual licensure; per the board, these hours may be earned during the two years prior to the license expiration date. Pharmacists who hold authorization to administer immunizations must additionally complete 1 CE hour relating to immunization each year and maintain current CPR certification (this immunization authorization expires annually with the pharmacist license). The official pages do not specify mandatory pharmacy-law/jurisprudence, controlled-substance/opioid, patient-safety, or live-CE hours, so none are listed here.

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South Dakota 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 South Dakota Board of Pharmacy before purchasing.

South Dakota Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

South Dakota requires about 12 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Twelve hours of approved (ACPE-accredited) continuing education are required for annual licensure; per the board, these hours may be earned during the two years prior to the license expiration date. Pharmacists who hold authorization to administer immunizations must additionally complete 1 CE hour relating to immunization each year and maintain current CPR certification (this immunization authorization expires annually with the pharmacist license). The official pages do not specify mandatory pharmacy-law/jurisprudence, controlled-substance/opioid, patient-safety, or live-CE hours, so none are listed here.

Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in South Dakota?

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

Where do I report my South Dakota Pharmacist CE?

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

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

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