Alabama Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Alabama you need to satisfy the Alabama 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 Alabama requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CPE Monitor |
| Governing body | Alabama State Board of Pharmacy |
Per the board's current pharmacist page, 30 hours of ACPE-accredited CPE are required each two-year renewal cycle, with at least 6 of those hours being "live" (real-time in-person or virtual, not pre-recorded); the remaining hours may be live or self-study. Hours may be earned any time during the cycle with no fixed annual minimum. Only ACPE programs are accepted (effective Jan 1, 2011), and pharmacist courses must carry an ACPE code ending in "P". First-renewal licensees have reduced or no CE obligations depending on how long they have been licensed. The board's official pages do not list a specific mandatory law/jurisprudence, controlled-substance/opioid, or patient-safety topic requirement for general pharmacist renewal; additional CE applies for specialty certifications (e.g., immunization, parenteral, consultant, nuclear).
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Alabama (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Alabama Pharmacist CE course providers
- 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.
Alabama Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Alabama?
Alabama requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Per the board's current pharmacist page, 30 hours of ACPE-accredited CPE are required each two-year renewal cycle, with at least 6 of those hours being "live" (real-time in-person or virtual, not pre-recorded); the remaining hours may be live or self-study. Hours may be earned any time during the cycle with no fixed annual minimum. Only ACPE programs are accepted (effective Jan 1, 2011), and pharmacist courses must carry an ACPE code ending in "P". First-renewal licensees have reduced or no CE obligations depending on how long they have been licensed. The board's official pages do not list a specific mandatory law/jurisprudence, controlled-substance/opioid, or patient-safety topic requirement for general pharmacist renewal; additional CE applies for specialty certifications (e.g., immunization, parenteral, consultant, nuclear).
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Alabama?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Alabama State 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 Alabama Pharmacist CE?
Alabama 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 Alabama State Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.