Pharmacist License Renewal in Florida (2026)

Pharmacist license renewal in Florida is handled by the Florida 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.

Florida Pharmacist renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle24 months
Deadline ruleActive individual pharmacist (RPh) licenses renew on a biennial cycle, expiring at midnight Eastern on September 30 of odd-numbered years (the current cycle ends September 30, 2027). Renewing after expiration moves the license to delinquent status and triggers higher fees.
CE hours required30 hours
Renewal fee$205.00
Online renewalYes
CE tracking systemCE Broker (cebroker.com)
Governing bodyFlorida Board of Pharmacy

Go to the official Florida Board of Pharmacy renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Florida Board of Pharmacy. automated research workflow (official florida Board of Pharmacy), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Pharmacists in Florida

30 CPE hours per 2-year biennium: 26 general hours (ACPE or Board-approved), plus 2 hours on controlled substances and 2 hours on medication errors (both must be Board-approved). New licensees must complete a 1-hour HIV/AIDS course in their first biennium. Pharmacists certified to immunize must complete a 3-hour immunization-administration course; those with a collaborative-practice certification need 8 hours, and test-and-treat certification holders need a 3-hour course. CE is verified electronically at renewal via CE Broker. No separate jurisprudence/pharmacy-law CE and no human-trafficking CE requirement is listed on the official renewal page.

Need approved hours? Compare Florida Pharmacist CE courses (some links are affiliate links).

How to renew your Pharmacist license in Florida

  1. Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Florida Board of Pharmacy portal.
  2. Complete the required 30 CE hours and confirm they appear in CE Broker (cebroker.com).
  3. Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
  4. Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.
Good to know: Fee shown is the standard active-to-active (and inactive variants) pre-expiration renewal fee of $205; reactivating an inactive license to active is $275. Late/delinquent renewal is $305 active-to-active, rising to $510 for delinquent active-to-active. A separate $43.25 FDLE fingerprint-retention fee applies during the renewal cycle for background screening. Online renewal and payment are handled through the FL HealthSource / MQA portal (flhealthsource.gov). CE for pharmacists carries ACPE-P approval numbers; general-hour live-CE specifics were not confirmed on the official page (third-party CE providers report a live-hours subset, but that detail was not verified on a .gov source).

Pharmacist license renewal in Florida: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Pharmacist license in Florida?

Florida Pharmacist licenses renew every 24 months. Active individual pharmacist (RPh) licenses renew on a biennial cycle, expiring at midnight Eastern on September 30 of odd-numbered years (the current cycle ends September 30, 2027). Renewing after expiration moves the license to delinquent status and triggers higher fees.

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

Approximately 30 continuing-education hours per cycle. 30 CPE hours per 2-year biennium: 26 general hours (ACPE or Board-approved), plus 2 hours on controlled substances and 2 hours on medication errors (both must be Board-approved). New licensees must complete a 1-hour HIV/AIDS course in their first biennium. Pharmacists certified to immunize must complete a 3-hour immunization-administration course; those with a collaborative-practice certification need 8 hours, and test-and-treat certification holders need a 3-hour course. CE is verified electronically at renewal via CE Broker. No separate jurisprudence/pharmacy-law CE and no human-trafficking CE requirement is listed on the official renewal page. Confirm the current requirement with the Florida Board of Pharmacy.

Can I renew my Florida Pharmacist license online?

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

What happens if I let my Florida Pharmacist license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $305 may apply. Contact the Florida Board of Pharmacy promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

Other license renewals in Florida

Other popular license renewals