Hawaii Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Hawaii you need to satisfy the Hawaii Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division)'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 Hawaii requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CPE Monitor (NABP) — used by ACPE providers to report Hawaii pharmacist CE credits; the Board itself uses attestation plus random audit |
| Governing body | Hawaii Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division) |
Pharmacists must complete a minimum of 30 hours of ACPE-approved continuing pharmacy education each biennium, prior to December 31 of the odd-numbered renewal year (one credit hour equals 60 minutes of instruction). All ACPE-approved courses qualify; the rule does not mandate specific subtopics such as pharmacy law/jurisprudence, controlled-substances/opioid education, immunization, or patient safety, and there is no separate annual minimum. A licensee who graduated from an ACPE-accredited school within one year of their first renewal period is exempt from CE for that first renewal. At renewal, licensees sign an attestation of compliance rather than submitting proof; the Board conducts random post-renewal audits requiring proof within 60 days of notice. Failure to complete the 30 hours blocks renewal until the license is restored with certificates and applicable fees.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Hawaii (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Hawaii 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.
Hawaii Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Hawaii?
Hawaii requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Pharmacists must complete a minimum of 30 hours of ACPE-approved continuing pharmacy education each biennium, prior to December 31 of the odd-numbered renewal year (one credit hour equals 60 minutes of instruction). All ACPE-approved courses qualify; the rule does not mandate specific subtopics such as pharmacy law/jurisprudence, controlled-substances/opioid education, immunization, or patient safety, and there is no separate annual minimum. A licensee who graduated from an ACPE-accredited school within one year of their first renewal period is exempt from CE for that first renewal. At renewal, licensees sign an attestation of compliance rather than submitting proof; the Board conducts random post-renewal audits requiring proof within 60 days of notice. Failure to complete the 30 hours blocks renewal until the license is restored with certificates and applicable fees.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Hawaii?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Hawaii Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division) and the completion is reported through CPE Monitor (NABP) — used by ACPE providers to report Hawaii pharmacist CE credits; the Board itself uses attestation plus random audit. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Hawaii Pharmacist CE?
Hawaii uses CPE Monitor (NABP) — used by ACPE providers to report Hawaii pharmacist CE credits; the Board itself uses attestation plus random audit to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Hawaii Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.