Vermont Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Vermont you need to satisfy the Vermont Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Secretary of State)'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 Vermont requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Vermont Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Secretary of State) |
A minimum of 30 continuing education credits must be completed in the two years immediately preceding the renewal submission. At least 2 of those credits must cover an opioid/controlled-substance topic (e.g., abuse and diversion, safe use/storage/disposal of controlled substances; appropriate use of the Vermont Prescription Monitoring System; abuse/addiction risk assessment; pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic alternatives to opioids; medication tapering/cessation; or relevant state and federal opioid-prescribing laws). Pharmacists who administer immunizations must additionally complete at least 2 credits related to immunizations and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support training. ACPE/ACPE-transcript or CE certificates are uploaded with the renewal. (The official February 2026 instructions do not specify a separate live-CE minimum; some third-party sources cite a 10-hour live requirement, which was not verified on the official page.)
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Vermont (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Vermont 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.
Vermont Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Vermont?
Vermont requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. A minimum of 30 continuing education credits must be completed in the two years immediately preceding the renewal submission. At least 2 of those credits must cover an opioid/controlled-substance topic (e.g., abuse and diversion, safe use/storage/disposal of controlled substances; appropriate use of the Vermont Prescription Monitoring System; abuse/addiction risk assessment; pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic alternatives to opioids; medication tapering/cessation; or relevant state and federal opioid-prescribing laws). Pharmacists who administer immunizations must additionally complete at least 2 credits related to immunizations and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support training. ACPE/ACPE-transcript or CE certificates are uploaded with the renewal. (The official February 2026 instructions do not specify a separate live-CE minimum; some third-party sources cite a 10-hour live requirement, which was not verified on the official page.)
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Vermont?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Vermont Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Secretary of State). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Vermont Pharmacist CE?
Vermont generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Vermont Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Secretary of State).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Vermont Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Secretary of State). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.