Arizona Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Arizona you need to satisfy the Arizona 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 Arizona requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Arizona State Board of Pharmacy |
30 total CE hours are required per 2-year renewal cycle. Required allocations within the 30: 3 hours must be opioid-, substance-use-disorder-, or addiction-related (A.R.S. 32-3248.02); immunizing pharmacists must complete 2 hours related to administering immunizations, vaccines, and emergency medications; pharmacists who prescribe/dispense tobacco cessation drug therapy must complete 2 hours on tobacco cessation; and pharmacists who dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives under a standing order must complete at least 3 hours on that topic. CE must be accrued during the two years immediately before renewal and cannot be carried forward to the next cycle. No separate stand-alone pharmacy-law/jurisprudence CE quota is specified on the board CE sheet.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Arizona (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Arizona 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.
Arizona Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Arizona?
Arizona requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 30 total CE hours are required per 2-year renewal cycle. Required allocations within the 30: 3 hours must be opioid-, substance-use-disorder-, or addiction-related (A.R.S. 32-3248.02); immunizing pharmacists must complete 2 hours related to administering immunizations, vaccines, and emergency medications; pharmacists who prescribe/dispense tobacco cessation drug therapy must complete 2 hours on tobacco cessation; and pharmacists who dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives under a standing order must complete at least 3 hours on that topic. CE must be accrued during the two years immediately before renewal and cannot be carried forward to the next cycle. No separate stand-alone pharmacy-law/jurisprudence CE quota is specified on the board CE sheet.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Arizona?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Arizona Pharmacist CE?
Arizona generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.