Wisconsin Pharmacist CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Pharmacist license in Wisconsin you need to satisfy the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board (Department of Safety and Professional Services)'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 Wisconsin requires for Pharmacist renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board (Department of Safety and Professional Services) |
A pharmacist must complete at least 30 hours of acceptable continuing education during the 2-year period immediately before the renewal application, and certify completion when renewing (Wis. Admin. Code Phar 16.02). All hours must come from providers accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), or other Board-approved programs (Phar 16.03). Wisconsin's CE rules set no specific mandatory content areas within the 30 hours — there is no separately required pharmacy law/jurisprudence, controlled-substance/opioid, immunization, or patient-safety hour quota, and no live/interactive-CE minimum is specified in the rule. DSPS does not pre-approve courses or track hours; licensees self-certify and must retain proof of completion for 3 years after the renewal date in case of a random audit (Phar 16.05/16.06). Waivers may be requested for exceptional circumstances such as prolonged illness (Phar 16.02(2)).
Full Pharmacist renewal guide for Wisconsin (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Wisconsin 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.
Wisconsin Pharmacist CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Pharmacist license in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. A pharmacist must complete at least 30 hours of acceptable continuing education during the 2-year period immediately before the renewal application, and certify completion when renewing (Wis. Admin. Code Phar 16.02). All hours must come from providers accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), or other Board-approved programs (Phar 16.03). Wisconsin's CE rules set no specific mandatory content areas within the 30 hours — there is no separately required pharmacy law/jurisprudence, controlled-substance/opioid, immunization, or patient-safety hour quota, and no live/interactive-CE minimum is specified in the rule. DSPS does not pre-approve courses or track hours; licensees self-certify and must retain proof of completion for 3 years after the renewal date in case of a random audit (Phar 16.05/16.06). Waivers may be requested for exceptional circumstances such as prolonged illness (Phar 16.02(2)).
Do online Pharmacist CE courses count in Wisconsin?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board (Department of Safety and Professional Services). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Wisconsin Pharmacist CE?
Wisconsin generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board (Department of Safety and Professional Services).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board (Department of Safety and Professional Services). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
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