South Carolina Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in South Carolina you need to satisfy the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation - 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 South Carolina requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 15 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| CE tracking system | CPE Monitor (NABP/ACPE); licensees must maintain an NABP e-Profile ID |
| Governing body | South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation - Board of Pharmacy |
Pharmacists must complete 15 hours of approved CE each license year (May 1-April 30). At least 50% (7.5 hours) must be in drug therapy or patient management, and at least 1 hour must address approved procedures for monitoring controlled substances in Schedules II, III, and IV (SC Code 44-53-210/230/250). Pharmacists who administer immunizations must complete at least 1 hour of Category 1 CME or ACPE-accredited CE on vaccine administration; pharmacists who dispense oral/hormonal contraceptives under the Pharmacy Access Protocol must complete 1 hour of contraceptive-related CE. Excess hours may carry over one license year (so a total of 30 hours over the prior two license years can satisfy the requirement when using carryover). First-time renewers are exempt from CE. A random 10% CE audit is conducted after renewals.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for South Carolina (deadlines, fees & CE) →
South Carolina 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.
South Carolina Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in South Carolina?
South Carolina requires about 15 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Pharmacists must complete 15 hours of approved CE each license year (May 1-April 30). At least 50% (7.5 hours) must be in drug therapy or patient management, and at least 1 hour must address approved procedures for monitoring controlled substances in Schedules II, III, and IV (SC Code 44-53-210/230/250). Pharmacists who administer immunizations must complete at least 1 hour of Category 1 CME or ACPE-accredited CE on vaccine administration; pharmacists who dispense oral/hormonal contraceptives under the Pharmacy Access Protocol must complete 1 hour of contraceptive-related CE. Excess hours may carry over one license year (so a total of 30 hours over the prior two license years can satisfy the requirement when using carryover). First-time renewers are exempt from CE. A random 10% CE audit is conducted after renewals.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in South Carolina?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation - Board of Pharmacy and the completion is reported through CPE Monitor (NABP/ACPE); licensees must maintain an NABP e-Profile ID. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my South Carolina Pharmacist CE?
South Carolina uses CPE Monitor (NABP/ACPE); licensees must maintain an NABP e-Profile ID to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation - Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation - Board of Pharmacy site →