Pharmacist License Renewal in Arizona (2026)

Pharmacist license renewal in Arizona is handled by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, which requires Pharmacist (RPh)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Arizona Pharmacist renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Pharmacist licenses renew biennially. Licensees are split into two groups by an even or odd designation: even-designated licenses must renew on or before November 1 of even-numbered years and odd-designated licenses on or before November 1 of odd-numbered years (commonly referenced as the October 31 expiration). Failure to renew and pay all fees by the deadline suspends the license.
CE hours required	30 hours
Renewal fee	$180.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Arizona State Board of Pharmacy

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Continuing-education requirements for Pharmacists in Arizona

30 total CE hours are required per 2-year renewal cycle. Required allocations within the 30: 3 hours must be opioid-, substance-use-disorder-, or addiction-related (A.R.S. 32-3248.02); immunizing pharmacists must complete 2 hours related to administering immunizations, vaccines, and emergency medications; pharmacists who prescribe/dispense tobacco cessation drug therapy must complete 2 hours on tobacco cessation; and pharmacists who dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives under a standing order must complete at least 3 hours on that topic. CE must be accrued during the two years immediately before renewal and cannot be carried forward to the next cycle. No separate stand-alone pharmacy-law/jurisprudence CE quota is specified on the board CE sheet.

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How to renew your Pharmacist license in Arizona

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy portal.
Complete the required 30 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Fee $180 is the pharmacist renewal fee published on the board's official Renew or Reinstate page. Online renewal is via the board's licensing portal (azbop.igovsolution.net). Statute A.R.S. 32-1925 sets renewal as biennial on/before November 1; reinstatement penalties are capped at $350 (no single fixed late fee is published, so late_fee left null). Licenses delinquent more than one cycle but under five years require paper renewal; licenses delinquent five or more years require reinstatement. The board CE sheet does not name CPE Monitor as a tracking system, so uses_ce_tracking is left null. Required CE topic hours apply only to pharmacists holding the relevant authorizations (immunizer, tobacco cessation, hormonal contraceptive); the 3-hour opioid requirement applies to those who dispense controlled substances.

Pharmacist license renewal in Arizona: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Pharmacist license in Arizona?

Arizona Pharmacist licenses renew every 24 months. Pharmacist licenses renew biennially. Licensees are split into two groups by an even or odd designation: even-designated licenses must renew on or before November 1 of even-numbered years and odd-designated licenses on or before November 1 of odd-numbered years (commonly referenced as the October 31 expiration). Failure to renew and pay all fees by the deadline suspends the license.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Pharmacist license in Arizona?

Approximately 30 continuing-education hours per cycle. 30 total CE hours are required per 2-year renewal cycle. Required allocations within the 30: 3 hours must be opioid-, substance-use-disorder-, or addiction-related (A.R.S. 32-3248.02); immunizing pharmacists must complete 2 hours related to administering immunizations, vaccines, and emergency medications; pharmacists who prescribe/dispense tobacco cessation drug therapy must complete 2 hours on tobacco cessation; and pharmacists who dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives under a standing order must complete at least 3 hours on that topic. CE must be accrued during the two years immediately before renewal and cannot be carried forward to the next cycle. No separate stand-alone pharmacy-law/jurisprudence CE quota is specified on the board CE sheet. Confirm the current requirement with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.

Can I renew my Arizona Pharmacist license online?

Yes — Arizona offers online renewal through the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Arizona Pharmacist license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy promptly if your license has lapsed.

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