Kentucky Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Kentucky you need to satisfy the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 15 hours per 1-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 Kentucky requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 15 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| CE tracking system | CPE Monitor (NABP) |
| Governing body | Kentucky Board of Pharmacy |
Pharmacists must complete 15 contact hours of general pharmacy continuing education each licensing year (the CE earning period runs March 1 through February 28), certified by February 28 prior to renewal. For licensing years 2023 through 2028, at least 1 of the 15 hours must address the opioid epidemic or opioid use disorder. All courses/providers must be ACPE-accredited or Kentucky Board of Pharmacy-approved; non-ACPE courses can be submitted for board approval within 30 days via the Licensure Gateway. Records/certifications must be kept for 3 years. No explicit separate pharmacy law/jurisprudence, immunization, or patient-safety CE hour mandate beyond the general 15 hours and the opioid hour was found. A pharmacist first licensed within the 12 months immediately preceding the annual renewal date is exempt from CE for that year.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Kentucky (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Kentucky 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.
Kentucky Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Kentucky?
Kentucky requires about 15 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Pharmacists must complete 15 contact hours of general pharmacy continuing education each licensing year (the CE earning period runs March 1 through February 28), certified by February 28 prior to renewal. For licensing years 2023 through 2028, at least 1 of the 15 hours must address the opioid epidemic or opioid use disorder. All courses/providers must be ACPE-accredited or Kentucky Board of Pharmacy-approved; non-ACPE courses can be submitted for board approval within 30 days via the Licensure Gateway. Records/certifications must be kept for 3 years. No explicit separate pharmacy law/jurisprudence, immunization, or patient-safety CE hour mandate beyond the general 15 hours and the opioid hour was found. A pharmacist first licensed within the 12 months immediately preceding the annual renewal date is exempt from CE for that year.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Kentucky?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy and the completion is reported through CPE Monitor (NABP). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Kentucky Pharmacist CE?
Kentucky uses CPE Monitor (NABP) to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.