Tennessee Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Tennessee you need to satisfy the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Tennessee Department of Health)'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 Tennessee requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CE Broker (used by the Tennessee Department of Health for CE tracking/audit); ACPE/CPE Monitor credit is the standard accreditation for pharmacist CPE |
| Governing body | Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Tennessee Department of Health) |
Pharmacists must complete 30 hours (3.0 CEUs) of ACPE-approved or board-approved continuing pharmaceutical education per 2-year renewal cycle, of which at least 15 hours must be earned through live/contact programs (up to 15 may be home study/online). At renewal the pharmacist attests via sworn statement to having met the hours; proof must be produced if selected in the board's random post-renewal audit. Exemptions apply for those enrolled in recognized academic, residency, or fellowship programs. The official board pages reviewed did not specify additional mandated subject hours (e.g., a separate pharmacy law, controlled-substance/opioid, immunization, or patient-safety requirement) for general pharmacist renewal; immunization-related CE applies to pharmacists holding a vaccination certificate.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Tennessee (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Tennessee 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.
Tennessee Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Tennessee?
Tennessee requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Pharmacists must complete 30 hours (3.0 CEUs) of ACPE-approved or board-approved continuing pharmaceutical education per 2-year renewal cycle, of which at least 15 hours must be earned through live/contact programs (up to 15 may be home study/online). At renewal the pharmacist attests via sworn statement to having met the hours; proof must be produced if selected in the board's random post-renewal audit. Exemptions apply for those enrolled in recognized academic, residency, or fellowship programs. The official board pages reviewed did not specify additional mandated subject hours (e.g., a separate pharmacy law, controlled-substance/opioid, immunization, or patient-safety requirement) for general pharmacist renewal; immunization-related CE applies to pharmacists holding a vaccination certificate.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Tennessee?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Tennessee Department of Health) and the completion is reported through CE Broker (used by the Tennessee Department of Health for CE tracking/audit); ACPE/CPE Monitor credit is the standard accreditation for pharmacist CPE. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Tennessee Pharmacist CE?
Tennessee uses CE Broker (used by the Tennessee Department of Health for CE tracking/audit); ACPE/CPE Monitor credit is the standard accreditation for pharmacist CPE to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Tennessee Department of Health). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Tennessee Department of Health) site →