Missouri Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Missouri you need to satisfy the Missouri Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance)'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 Missouri requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Missouri Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance) |
By rule 20 CSR 2220-7.080, active pharmacists must complete 30 hours of continuing pharmacy education during the two-year reporting period (Nov 1 of an even year through Oct 31 of the next even year) preceding renewal; the statute (RSMo 338.060) frames this as at least 15 hours per 12-month period. CE must be related to pharmacy practice and ACPE-approved (or otherwise pre-approved by the board); ACPE programs need no individual board approval. Excess hours cannot be carried forward to the next period, and a pharmacist first licensed within the 12 months before the biennial renewal date is exempt for that period. The general renewal rule imposes no mandatory topic categories (e.g., law/jurisprudence, opioids, patient safety) for a standard pharmacist; topic-specific CE applies only to pharmacists in special practice areas (administering vaccines, providing medication therapy services, or counseling bleeding-disorder patients) under separate authorization rules. CE records must be retained and produced if the board audits.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Missouri (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Missouri 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.
Missouri Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Missouri?
Missouri requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. By rule 20 CSR 2220-7.080, active pharmacists must complete 30 hours of continuing pharmacy education during the two-year reporting period (Nov 1 of an even year through Oct 31 of the next even year) preceding renewal; the statute (RSMo 338.060) frames this as at least 15 hours per 12-month period. CE must be related to pharmacy practice and ACPE-approved (or otherwise pre-approved by the board); ACPE programs need no individual board approval. Excess hours cannot be carried forward to the next period, and a pharmacist first licensed within the 12 months before the biennial renewal date is exempt for that period. The general renewal rule imposes no mandatory topic categories (e.g., law/jurisprudence, opioids, patient safety) for a standard pharmacist; topic-specific CE applies only to pharmacists in special practice areas (administering vaccines, providing medication therapy services, or counseling bleeding-disorder patients) under separate authorization rules. CE records must be retained and produced if the board audits.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Missouri?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Missouri Pharmacist CE?
Missouri generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Missouri Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.