Oregon Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Oregon you need to satisfy the Oregon Board of Pharmacy'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 Oregon requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | NABP CPE Monitor (ACPE-accredited program completions are recorded there; non-accredited Oregon board-approved certificates must be uploaded to the eGov record) |
| Governing body | Oregon Board of Pharmacy |
30 hours of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) per biennial cycle (July 1 to June 30 of the renewal period), including at least: 2 hours pharmacy law; 2 hours patient safety or medication error prevention; 2 hours cultural competency; and 1 hour pain management (course provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission, mandatory for renewal); the remaining 23 hours are general CPE. CPE need not be live. Reduced requirements apply to recently licensed pharmacists in their first renewal (e.g., as few as ~16 hours depending on initial issue date). Free Oregon board-approved law CPE is offered on rule changes.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Oregon (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Oregon 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.
Oregon Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Oregon?
Oregon requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 30 hours of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) per biennial cycle (July 1 to June 30 of the renewal period), including at least: 2 hours pharmacy law; 2 hours patient safety or medication error prevention; 2 hours cultural competency; and 1 hour pain management (course provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission, mandatory for renewal); the remaining 23 hours are general CPE. CPE need not be live. Reduced requirements apply to recently licensed pharmacists in their first renewal (e.g., as few as ~16 hours depending on initial issue date). Free Oregon board-approved law CPE is offered on rule changes.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Oregon?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy and the completion is reported through NABP CPE Monitor (ACPE-accredited program completions are recorded there; non-accredited Oregon board-approved certificates must be uploaded to the eGov record). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Oregon Pharmacist CE?
Oregon uses NABP CPE Monitor (ACPE-accredited program completions are recorded there; non-accredited Oregon board-approved certificates must be uploaded to the eGov record) to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Oregon Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.