Georgia Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Georgia you need to satisfy the Georgia 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 Georgia requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Georgia State Board of Pharmacy |
A pharmacist must complete at least 30 hours (3.0 CEUs) of ACPE-approved continuing pharmacy education per two-year biennium (Rule 480-3-.03). Hours are prorated for newly licensed pharmacists: licensed in the first 6 months of the biennium (Jan-Jun) need the full 30 hours; licensed in the next 12 months need 15 hours; licensed in the final 6 months are exempt that biennium. The CPE rule does not mandate specific subject areas such as pharmacy law/jurisprudence, controlled substances/opioids, or patient safety, and does not impose a separate annual minimum or live-CE quota. Credits may not be carried over between licensing periods. Separately, pharmacists who administer vaccines must hold a one-time immunization certification (separate from this biennial CE total). Only pharmacists randomly selected for audit must submit CE proof at renewal; all must retain certificates for two years.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Georgia (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Georgia 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.
Georgia Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Georgia?
Georgia requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. A pharmacist must complete at least 30 hours (3.0 CEUs) of ACPE-approved continuing pharmacy education per two-year biennium (Rule 480-3-.03). Hours are prorated for newly licensed pharmacists: licensed in the first 6 months of the biennium (Jan-Jun) need the full 30 hours; licensed in the next 12 months need 15 hours; licensed in the final 6 months are exempt that biennium. The CPE rule does not mandate specific subject areas such as pharmacy law/jurisprudence, controlled substances/opioids, or patient safety, and does not impose a separate annual minimum or live-CE quota. Credits may not be carried over between licensing periods. Separately, pharmacists who administer vaccines must hold a one-time immunization certification (separate from this biennial CE total). Only pharmacists randomly selected for audit must submit CE proof at renewal; all must retain certificates for two years.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Georgia?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Georgia Pharmacist CE?
Georgia generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.