Alaska Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Alaska you need to satisfy the Alaska Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing)'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 Alaska requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | NABP CPE Monitor (used by board staff to verify CE during random audits; pharmacists must enroll for certificates to be visible) |
| Governing body | Alaska Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing) |
Per 12 AAC 52.320, an applicant for pharmacist license renewal must certify completion of 30 contact hours of board-accepted continuing education during the concluding (2-year) license period. First-time renewals are prorated to one-half the requirement (15 hours) per full 12-month period licensed. A pharmacist who administers vaccines/related emergency medications must include 1 hour of ACPE-approved immunization/vaccine CE within the 30 hours and maintain CPR/AED certification. Accepted providers include ACPE-accredited programs, Alaska Pharmacists Association, and certain CPR courses (CPR capped at one hour per 24-month period). No separate jurisprudence/law, opioid, or live-CE minimum is specified in regulation.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Alaska (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Alaska 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.
Alaska Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Alaska?
Alaska requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Per 12 AAC 52.320, an applicant for pharmacist license renewal must certify completion of 30 contact hours of board-accepted continuing education during the concluding (2-year) license period. First-time renewals are prorated to one-half the requirement (15 hours) per full 12-month period licensed. A pharmacist who administers vaccines/related emergency medications must include 1 hour of ACPE-approved immunization/vaccine CE within the 30 hours and maintain CPR/AED certification. Accepted providers include ACPE-accredited programs, Alaska Pharmacists Association, and certain CPR courses (CPR capped at one hour per 24-month period). No separate jurisprudence/law, opioid, or live-CE minimum is specified in regulation.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Alaska?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Alaska Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing) and the completion is reported through NABP CPE Monitor (used by board staff to verify CE during random audits; pharmacists must enroll for certificates to be visible). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Alaska Pharmacist CE?
Alaska uses NABP CPE Monitor (used by board staff to verify CE during random audits; pharmacists must enroll for certificates to be visible) to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Alaska Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.