Virginia Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Pharmacist license in Virginia you need to satisfy the Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Department of Health Professions)'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 Virginia requires for Pharmacist renewal

CE hours required15 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle12 months
CE tracking systemNABP e-profile number required at renewal; CPE tracked via NABP CPE Monitor
Governing bodyVirginia Board of Pharmacy (Department of Health Professions)

15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs) of approved continuing pharmacy education are required for each annual renewal. At least 3 of the 15 hours must be live or real-time interactive. Acceptable CE is ACPE-approved, certain Category 1 pharmacy-related CME, or Board-approved programs. Within the live portion, limited credit (max 1 hr each) is allowed for attending a board meeting/hearing or serving as a preceptor, and up to 2 hours for uncompensated volunteer pharmacy services to low-income patients (1 CE hr per 3 service hrs). Virginia does not mandate fixed subject topics (no specific law, opioid, controlled-substance, immunization, or patient-safety hour requirement), though the statute allows the Board to designate up to 2 hours of the annual requirement in a specific subject area. Excess hours cannot be carried over; pharmacists attest to compliance at renewal and must retain certificates for two years for possible audit.

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

Virginia 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 Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Department of Health Professions) before purchasing.

Virginia Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Virginia requires about 15 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs) of approved continuing pharmacy education are required for each annual renewal. At least 3 of the 15 hours must be live or real-time interactive. Acceptable CE is ACPE-approved, certain Category 1 pharmacy-related CME, or Board-approved programs. Within the live portion, limited credit (max 1 hr each) is allowed for attending a board meeting/hearing or serving as a preceptor, and up to 2 hours for uncompensated volunteer pharmacy services to low-income patients (1 CE hr per 3 service hrs). Virginia does not mandate fixed subject topics (no specific law, opioid, controlled-substance, immunization, or patient-safety hour requirement), though the statute allows the Board to designate up to 2 hours of the annual requirement in a specific subject area. Excess hours cannot be carried over; pharmacists attest to compliance at renewal and must retain certificates for two years for possible audit.

Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Virginia?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Department of Health Professions) and the completion is reported through NABP e-profile number required at renewal; CPE tracked via NABP CPE Monitor. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Virginia Pharmacist CE?

Virginia uses NABP e-profile number required at renewal; CPE tracked via NABP CPE Monitor to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Department of Health Professions). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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