Pharmacist License Renewal in Arkansas (2026)

Pharmacist license renewal in Arkansas is handled by the Arkansas 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.

Arkansas Pharmacist renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Pharmacist licenses are renewed biennially and expire on December 31 of the first odd-numbered year following issuance. Renewal is due by February 1 following expiration; late penalties accrue monthly thereafter, and a license not renewed by April 1 becomes null and void, requiring reinstatement.
CE hours required	30 hours
Renewal fee	$150.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CPE Monitor
Governing body	Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

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Continuing-education requirements for Pharmacists in Arkansas

30 CPE hours required each biennium (2-year cycle). At least 12 of the 30 hours must be live contact hours, and at least 12 of the 30 hours must be ACPE-accredited. Pharmacists authorized to administer immunizations or other drugs must complete an additional 2 hours of administration/immunization-related CE per renewal year. Nursing home consultant pharmacists must complete an additional 3 hours specific to that role each year (per secondary sources). The official board rule (17 CAR 160-803) confirms the 30/12-live/12-ACPE structure but does not, in the verified section, itemize a separate pharmacy-law/jurisprudence CE requirement.

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How to renew your Pharmacist license in Arkansas

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy portal.
Complete the required 30 CE hours and confirm they appear in CPE Monitor.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal fee is set by rule at $75 per year; biennial renewal term equals two annual fees ($150 total). Late-payment penalty is $20 per month beginning the second month after expiration. Reinstatement of a lapsed license is $75 per delinquent year up to a $300 maximum. The board's former domain (pharmacyboard.arkansas.gov) now 301-redirects to the Arkansas Department of Health boards page; online renewal is handled through the ASBP GL Suite licensee portal (arbopharmv7prod.glsuite.us). Immunization (2 hr/year) and nursing-home-consultant (3 hr/year) add-on CE figures come from CE-vendor summaries, not directly verified in the official rule section fetched.

Pharmacist license renewal in Arkansas: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Pharmacist license in Arkansas?

Arkansas Pharmacist licenses renew every 24 months. Pharmacist licenses are renewed biennially and expire on December 31 of the first odd-numbered year following issuance. Renewal is due by February 1 following expiration; late penalties accrue monthly thereafter, and a license not renewed by April 1 becomes null and void, requiring reinstatement.

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

Approximately 30 continuing-education hours per cycle. 30 CPE hours required each biennium (2-year cycle). At least 12 of the 30 hours must be live contact hours, and at least 12 of the 30 hours must be ACPE-accredited. Pharmacists authorized to administer immunizations or other drugs must complete an additional 2 hours of administration/immunization-related CE per renewal year. Nursing home consultant pharmacists must complete an additional 3 hours specific to that role each year (per secondary sources). The official board rule (17 CAR 160-803) confirms the 30/12-live/12-ACPE structure but does not, in the verified section, itemize a separate pharmacy-law/jurisprudence CE requirement. Confirm the current requirement with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.

Can I renew my Arkansas Pharmacist license online?

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

What happens if I let my Arkansas Pharmacist license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $20 may apply. Contact the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy promptly if your license has lapsed.

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