Ohio Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Ohio you need to satisfy the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 40 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 Ohio requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 40 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CPE Monitor (NABP) — ACPE-accredited CE auto-reports to the pharmacist's CPE Monitor profile; renewal itself is filed via the eLicense Ohio online system. |
| Governing body | State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy |
Per the biennial cycle, a pharmacist must complete 4 C.E.U.s (40 contact hours) of approved (ACPE-accredited or board-approved in-state) continuing education within the two years prior to the September 15 renewal date. Of the total, at least 0.2 C.E.U.s (2 hours) must be in pharmacy jurisprudence/law and at least 0.2 C.E.U.s (2 hours) in patient or medication safety (ACPE topic designator "05"). No explicit annual minimum or mandatory live-CE requirement is specified. A board-approved practice-specific specialty certification can satisfy the CPE requirement in lieu of hours. First-renewal pro-ration applies for new licensees (e.g., reduced to 2 C.E.U.s in some cases).
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Ohio (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Ohio 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.
Ohio Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Ohio?
Ohio requires about 40 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Per the biennial cycle, a pharmacist must complete 4 C.E.U.s (40 contact hours) of approved (ACPE-accredited or board-approved in-state) continuing education within the two years prior to the September 15 renewal date. Of the total, at least 0.2 C.E.U.s (2 hours) must be in pharmacy jurisprudence/law and at least 0.2 C.E.U.s (2 hours) in patient or medication safety (ACPE topic designator "05"). No explicit annual minimum or mandatory live-CE requirement is specified. A board-approved practice-specific specialty certification can satisfy the CPE requirement in lieu of hours. First-renewal pro-ration applies for new licensees (e.g., reduced to 2 C.E.U.s in some cases).
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Ohio?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy and the completion is reported through CPE Monitor (NABP) — ACPE-accredited CE auto-reports to the pharmacist's CPE Monitor profile; renewal itself is filed via the eLicense Ohio online system.. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Ohio Pharmacist CE?
Ohio uses CPE Monitor (NABP) — ACPE-accredited CE auto-reports to the pharmacist's CPE Monitor profile; renewal itself is filed via the eLicense Ohio online system. to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.