Maryland Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Maryland you need to satisfy the Maryland Board of Pharmacy (Maryland Department of Health)'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 Maryland requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Maryland Board of Pharmacy (Maryland Department of Health) |
30 hours of Board/ACPE-approved continuing pharmaceutical education must be earned in the 2-year period immediately preceding the license expiration date. Within the 30 hours: at least 2 hours must be live instruction (ACPE courses with an "L" designation), and at least 1 hour must address preventing medication errors, such as appropriate dispensing of opioids. Pharmacists certified to administer vaccinations must include 4 hours of vaccination-related CE within the 30. Pharmacists who prescribe contraceptives must complete 1 hour of contraception-related CE before renewal. Implicit bias training attestation is required at the first renewal after April 1, 2022. New graduates licensed by examination within one year of pharmacy school graduation are exempt from CE for their first renewal period. CE records must be retained for 4 years for Board inspection.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Maryland (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Maryland 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.
Maryland Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Maryland?
Maryland requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 30 hours of Board/ACPE-approved continuing pharmaceutical education must be earned in the 2-year period immediately preceding the license expiration date. Within the 30 hours: at least 2 hours must be live instruction (ACPE courses with an "L" designation), and at least 1 hour must address preventing medication errors, such as appropriate dispensing of opioids. Pharmacists certified to administer vaccinations must include 4 hours of vaccination-related CE within the 30. Pharmacists who prescribe contraceptives must complete 1 hour of contraception-related CE before renewal. Implicit bias training attestation is required at the first renewal after April 1, 2022. New graduates licensed by examination within one year of pharmacy school graduation are exempt from CE for their first renewal period. CE records must be retained for 4 years for Board inspection.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Maryland?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy (Maryland Department of Health). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Maryland Pharmacist CE?
Maryland generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy (Maryland Department of Health).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Maryland Board of Pharmacy (Maryland Department of Health). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
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