Michigan Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Michigan you need to satisfy the Michigan Board of Pharmacy (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing)'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 Michigan requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Michigan Board of Pharmacy (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing) |
A pharmacist licensed for a full 2-year period before renewal must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education during the 2 years prior to renewal, including at least 1 hour in pain and symptom management and not less than 10 hours in live programs/courses (direct faculty-participant interaction such as lectures, symposia, live teleconferences, or workshops). No more than 12 CE hours may be earned in a single day. A pharmacist licensed more than 1 year but less than 2 years before renewal needs 15 hours, with at least 1 hour in pain management. The brochure also references at least 1 hour in pharmacy ethics/pharmacy law. CE need not be submitted at renewal; licensees self-certify and must retain documentation (4 years per brochure) in case of a random audit. ACPE-accredited courses are accepted as meeting standards. The brochure does not require immunization-specific CE for general renewal.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Michigan (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Michigan 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.
Michigan Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Michigan?
Michigan requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. A pharmacist licensed for a full 2-year period before renewal must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education during the 2 years prior to renewal, including at least 1 hour in pain and symptom management and not less than 10 hours in live programs/courses (direct faculty-participant interaction such as lectures, symposia, live teleconferences, or workshops). No more than 12 CE hours may be earned in a single day. A pharmacist licensed more than 1 year but less than 2 years before renewal needs 15 hours, with at least 1 hour in pain management. The brochure also references at least 1 hour in pharmacy ethics/pharmacy law. CE need not be submitted at renewal; licensees self-certify and must retain documentation (4 years per brochure) in case of a random audit. ACPE-accredited courses are accepted as meeting standards. The brochure does not require immunization-specific CE for general renewal.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Michigan?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Michigan Board of Pharmacy (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Michigan Pharmacist CE?
Michigan generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Michigan Board of Pharmacy (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Michigan Board of Pharmacy (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.