New Jersey Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in New Jersey you need to satisfy the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy (New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs)'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 New Jersey requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | None mandated by the Board; New Jersey encourages but does not require an NABP e-Profile ID, and many ACPE-accredited CPE providers transmit completion data to NABP (CPE Monitor) |
| Governing body | New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy (New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs) |
Per N.J.A.C. 13:39-3A.1, pharmacists must complete a minimum of 30 CE credits per biennial period (no CE is required for the first license renewal). At least 10 of the 30 credits must be didactic/live instruction (in-person or interactive telephonic/electronic, not videotaped). At least 3 credits must cover New Jersey pharmacy law. At least 1 credit must address prescription opioids, including alternatives for pain management and signs of abuse/addiction/diversion (this opioid credit cannot be carried over). Pharmacists authorized to administer vaccines must complete additional immunization-related CE under N.J.A.C. 13:39-4.21, and those in collaborative drug therapy management have added requirements under N.J.A.C. 13:39-13.3; these specialized hours count toward the 30. Up to 10 credits earned in the last six months of a cycle and not previously reported may carry over.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for New Jersey (deadlines, fees & CE) →
New Jersey 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.
New Jersey Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in New Jersey?
New Jersey requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Per N.J.A.C. 13:39-3A.1, pharmacists must complete a minimum of 30 CE credits per biennial period (no CE is required for the first license renewal). At least 10 of the 30 credits must be didactic/live instruction (in-person or interactive telephonic/electronic, not videotaped). At least 3 credits must cover New Jersey pharmacy law. At least 1 credit must address prescription opioids, including alternatives for pain management and signs of abuse/addiction/diversion (this opioid credit cannot be carried over). Pharmacists authorized to administer vaccines must complete additional immunization-related CE under N.J.A.C. 13:39-4.21, and those in collaborative drug therapy management have added requirements under N.J.A.C. 13:39-13.3; these specialized hours count toward the 30. Up to 10 credits earned in the last six months of a cycle and not previously reported may carry over.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in New Jersey?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy (New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs) and the completion is reported through None mandated by the Board; New Jersey encourages but does not require an NABP e-Profile ID, and many ACPE-accredited CPE providers transmit completion data to NABP (CPE Monitor). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my New Jersey Pharmacist CE?
New Jersey uses None mandated by the Board; New Jersey encourages but does not require an NABP e-Profile ID, and many ACPE-accredited CPE providers transmit completion data to NABP (CPE Monitor) to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy (New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
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