Texas Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Texas you need to satisfy the Texas State 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 Texas requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CPE Monitor (NABP) referenced as a helpful resource but not required by TSBP |
| Governing body | Texas State Board of Pharmacy |
Under Board Rule 295.8, pharmacists must complete 30 hours of approved CE per two-year renewal period. Of these, 1 hour must address Texas-specific pharmacy laws and/or rules; the remaining 29 hours may be any subject, including special certification CE such as sterile compounding, immunization, or preceptorship where applicable. Separately mandatory: a Texas HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention course each renewal period (per Texas Occupations Code 116.002). New pharmacists are largely CE-exempt at initial renewal except for a 2-hour controlled-substances (prescribing/monitoring) course within the first year of licensure and the human trafficking course. No general immunization, opioid, patient-safety, or live-CE hour mandate is imposed for routine renewal. Records of CE certificates must be retained for three years.
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Texas (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Texas 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.
Texas Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Texas?
Texas requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Under Board Rule 295.8, pharmacists must complete 30 hours of approved CE per two-year renewal period. Of these, 1 hour must address Texas-specific pharmacy laws and/or rules; the remaining 29 hours may be any subject, including special certification CE such as sterile compounding, immunization, or preceptorship where applicable. Separately mandatory: a Texas HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention course each renewal period (per Texas Occupations Code 116.002). New pharmacists are largely CE-exempt at initial renewal except for a 2-hour controlled-substances (prescribing/monitoring) course within the first year of licensure and the human trafficking course. No general immunization, opioid, patient-safety, or live-CE hour mandate is imposed for routine renewal. Records of CE certificates must be retained for three years.
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Texas?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the completion is reported through CPE Monitor (NABP) referenced as a helpful resource but not required by TSBP. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Texas Pharmacist CE?
Texas uses CPE Monitor (NABP) referenced as a helpful resource but not required by TSBP to track Pharmacist continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.