North Dakota Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in North Dakota you need to satisfy the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 15 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 North Dakota requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 15 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| Governing body | North Dakota Board of Pharmacy |
Per ND Administrative Code 61-03-04, each pharmacist must complete at least 15 hours (1.5 CEU) of approved continuing pharmaceutical education every year as a condition of license renewal. The annual reporting period begins March 1 and ends the last day of February; no carryover is allowed except that hours earned in the 12 months before a reporting period may be applied to either that or the prior period (not both). Pharmacists keep their own records (retained two years). The CE requirement does not apply to a pharmacist's first renewal. Failure to obtain the 15 hours by the renewal date may result in suspension (minimum 30 days). Separately, ND's limited-prescriptive-authority/opioid-antagonist rule (61-04-12) imposes a one-time naloxone-related CE for pharmacists who dispense naloxone. The official code does not specify a fixed minimum number of pharmacy-law or live CE hours within the 15.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for North Dakota (deadlines, fees & CE) →
North Dakota 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.
North Dakota Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in North Dakota?
North Dakota requires about 15 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Per ND Administrative Code 61-03-04, each pharmacist must complete at least 15 hours (1.5 CEU) of approved continuing pharmaceutical education every year as a condition of license renewal. The annual reporting period begins March 1 and ends the last day of February; no carryover is allowed except that hours earned in the 12 months before a reporting period may be applied to either that or the prior period (not both). Pharmacists keep their own records (retained two years). The CE requirement does not apply to a pharmacist's first renewal. Failure to obtain the 15 hours by the renewal date may result in suspension (minimum 30 days). Separately, ND's limited-prescriptive-authority/opioid-antagonist rule (61-04-12) imposes a one-time naloxone-related CE for pharmacists who dispense naloxone. The official code does not specify a fixed minimum number of pharmacy-law or live CE hours within the 15.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in North Dakota?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my North Dakota Pharmacist CE?
North Dakota generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.