West Virginia Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Pharmacist license in West Virginia you need to satisfy the West Virginia 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 West Virginia requires for Pharmacist renewal

CE hours required	30 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
CE tracking system	CPE Monitor
Governing body	West Virginia Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacists must complete at least 30 CPE (ACPE-accredited) hours every two years, of which at least 6 hours must be earned through live presentations requiring the pharmacist's direct in-person presence. The 30 hours are inclusive of CPE tied to consultant-pharmacist registration, immunization registration, and the controlled-substances/best-practice-prescribing component. Separately, a one-time 2-hour board-approved Drug Diversion CE must be reported within one year after initial licensure (reported at the first renewal for those who have never reported it); per 2023 legislation effective with the 2024 cycle, it is no longer a recurring requirement for those who reported it before 2024.

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

West 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 West Virginia 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.

West Virginia Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

West Virginia requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Pharmacists must complete at least 30 CPE (ACPE-accredited) hours every two years, of which at least 6 hours must be earned through live presentations requiring the pharmacist's direct in-person presence. The 30 hours are inclusive of CPE tied to consultant-pharmacist registration, immunization registration, and the controlled-substances/best-practice-prescribing component. Separately, a one-time 2-hour board-approved Drug Diversion CE must be reported within one year after initial licensure (reported at the first renewal for those who have never reported it); per 2023 legislation effective with the 2024 cycle, it is no longer a recurring requirement for those who reported it before 2024.

Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in West Virginia?

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

Where do I report my West Virginia Pharmacist CE?

West Virginia 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 West Virginia Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official West Virginia Board of Pharmacy site →

Pharmacist CE courses in another state

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