Minnesota Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Minnesota you need to satisfy the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 30 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 Minnesota requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| Governing body | Minnesota Board of Pharmacy |
Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of continuing education per two-year (biennial) cycle, with CE reporting due by September 30 of each even-numbered year. Minnesota does not mandate any state-specific subject areas — there is no required pharmacy-law/jurisprudence, controlled-substance/opioid, immunization, or patient-safety topic and no separate live-CE requirement; only the total hour count must be met. Acceptable CE includes ACPE-approved courses, courses from Board pre-approved providers, and other pharmacy-practice courses approved by the Board on request. Licensees attest to completion in their online account; the Board conducts random audits and may request certificates showing completion within the cycle dates.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Minnesota (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Minnesota 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.
Minnesota Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Minnesota?
Minnesota requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of continuing education per two-year (biennial) cycle, with CE reporting due by September 30 of each even-numbered year. Minnesota does not mandate any state-specific subject areas — there is no required pharmacy-law/jurisprudence, controlled-substance/opioid, immunization, or patient-safety topic and no separate live-CE requirement; only the total hour count must be met. Acceptable CE includes ACPE-approved courses, courses from Board pre-approved providers, and other pharmacy-practice courses approved by the Board on request. Licensees attest to completion in their online account; the Board conducts random audits and may request certificates showing completion within the cycle dates.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Minnesota?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Minnesota Pharmacist CE?
Minnesota generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.