New York Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in New York you need to satisfy the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions — State Board of Pharmacy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 45 hours per 3-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 York requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 45 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 36 months |
| Governing body | New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions — State Board of Pharmacy |
A minimum of 45 contact hours of acceptable formal continuing education is required each three-year (triennial) registration period. At least 23 hours must be live instruction; no more than 22 hours may be self-study. Within the 45 hours, at least 3 credits (live or home study) must cover strategies/techniques to reduce medication and prescription errors (patient safety), and at least 3 credits (live or home study) must cover pharmaceutical compounding. Pharmacists engaged in collaborative drug therapy management need an additional 5 hours in relevant protocols per triennium. No separate jurisprudence/law, opioid, or immunization CE hour is mandated for general renewal on the official CE page. Licensees keep their own records for 6 years; renewal is certified under penalty of perjury.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for New York (deadlines, fees & CE) →
New York 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 York Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in New York?
New York requires about 45 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. A minimum of 45 contact hours of acceptable formal continuing education is required each three-year (triennial) registration period. At least 23 hours must be live instruction; no more than 22 hours may be self-study. Within the 45 hours, at least 3 credits (live or home study) must cover strategies/techniques to reduce medication and prescription errors (patient safety), and at least 3 credits (live or home study) must cover pharmaceutical compounding. Pharmacists engaged in collaborative drug therapy management need an additional 5 hours in relevant protocols per triennium. No separate jurisprudence/law, opioid, or immunization CE hour is mandated for general renewal on the official CE page. Licensees keep their own records for 6 years; renewal is certified under penalty of perjury.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in New York?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions — State Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my New York Pharmacist CE?
New York generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions — State Board of Pharmacy.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions — State Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.