How many CE hours does a California Pharmacist need to renew?

California Pharmacist licensees must complete 30 continuing education hours every 2 year(s) to renew their license.

Are there required topics for California Pharmacist CE?

Yes. Required topics include: Board-Provided Law Webinar (1 hour), Board-Provided Ethics Webinar (1 hour), Cultural Competency (1 hour).

Is online CE accepted for California Pharmacist renewal?

Board does not specify — visit board website to confirm

When is the California Pharmacist license renewal deadline?

Contact the California State Board of Pharmacy to confirm your individual renewal deadline.

Which board oversees California Pharmacist licensing?

The California State Board of Pharmacy oversees California Pharmacist licensure. More information is available at https://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/.

California Pharmacist CE Renewal Requirements

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0 of 30 hrs

Deadline: N/A — verify renewal date at board website

Required Every Renewal

Board-Provided Law Webinar1 hr

Board-Provided Ethics Webinar1 hr

Cultural Competency1 hr

General Hours

Elective courses of your choice

27 hrs

Board Notes

All new pharmacist licensees are exempt from completing continuing education during their first renewal period. Both the Board-provided law webinar and the Board-provided ethics webinar must be viewed; these hours count within the renewal total and are not in addition to it. The cultural competency requirement applies to pharmacists renewing after January 1, 2024. Retain certificates of completion for four years following completion; the Board conducts random audits.

Accepted Accreditations

ACPE-accredited providersCalifornia Pharmacists Association (CPhA)Other California licensing board courses

CE courses from providers approved by these accreditors count toward your California Pharmacist renewal requirements.

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California State Board of Pharmacy

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Data last verified: May 18, 2026