Pharmacist License Renewal in Hawaii (2026)

Pharmacist license renewal in Hawaii is handled by the Hawaii Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division), 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.

Hawaii Pharmacist renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Pharmacist (RPh) licenses are renewed on a biennial basis and expire on December 31 of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the original date of issuance. Renewal opens roughly 60 days before the deadline; licenses not renewed by the expiration date are forfeited and the person may not practice, but a forfeited license may be restored within three years.
CE hours required	30 hours
Renewal fee	$190.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CPE Monitor (NABP) — used by ACPE providers to report Hawaii pharmacist CE credits; the Board itself uses attestation plus random audit
Governing body	Hawaii Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division)

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Continuing-education requirements for Pharmacists in Hawaii

Pharmacists must complete a minimum of 30 hours of ACPE-approved continuing pharmacy education each biennium, prior to December 31 of the odd-numbered renewal year (one credit hour equals 60 minutes of instruction). All ACPE-approved courses qualify; the rule does not mandate specific subtopics such as pharmacy law/jurisprudence, controlled-substances/opioid education, immunization, or patient safety, and there is no separate annual minimum. A licensee who graduated from an ACPE-accredited school within one year of their first renewal period is exempt from CE for that first renewal. At renewal, licensees sign an attestation of compliance rather than submitting proof; the Board conducts random post-renewal audits requiring proof within 60 days of notice. Failure to complete the 30 hours blocks renewal until the license is restored with certificates and applicable fees.

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How to renew your Pharmacist license in Hawaii

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Hawaii Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division) portal.
Complete the required 30 CE hours and confirm they appear in CPE Monitor (NABP) — used by ACPE providers to report Hawaii pharmacist CE credits; the Board itself uses attestation plus random audit.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Cycle, deadline (Dec 31 odd years), 30-hour ACPE CE rule, and online renewal via MyPVL are all verified on official cca.hawaii.gov sources. The $190 figure is the "Active" pharmacist renewal fee shown on the Board's renewal page (inactive status is $12); Hawaii fees are typically composed of a base renewal fee plus a Compliance Resolution Fund (CRF) assessment, so the published total can vary by renewal period — treat $190 as the current active total rather than a permanently fixed statutory figure. No single clean late/penalty fee is published; statute allows a penalty (commonly up to $50 in PVL programs) and requires payment of penalty plus current biennial and renewal fees to restore a forfeited license within three years, after which the license terminates. Hawaii's CE rule (HRS 461-8, effective via Act 165 of 2004) does not impose mandatory opioid, immunization, law, or patient-safety CE subcategories.

Pharmacist license renewal in Hawaii: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Pharmacist license in Hawaii?

Hawaii Pharmacist licenses renew every 24 months. Pharmacist (RPh) licenses are renewed on a biennial basis and expire on December 31 of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the original date of issuance. Renewal opens roughly 60 days before the deadline; licenses not renewed by the expiration date are forfeited and the person may not practice, but a forfeited license may be restored within three years.

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

Approximately 30 continuing-education hours per cycle. Pharmacists must complete a minimum of 30 hours of ACPE-approved continuing pharmacy education each biennium, prior to December 31 of the odd-numbered renewal year (one credit hour equals 60 minutes of instruction). All ACPE-approved courses qualify; the rule does not mandate specific subtopics such as pharmacy law/jurisprudence, controlled-substances/opioid education, immunization, or patient safety, and there is no separate annual minimum. A licensee who graduated from an ACPE-accredited school within one year of their first renewal period is exempt from CE for that first renewal. At renewal, licensees sign an attestation of compliance rather than submitting proof; the Board conducts random post-renewal audits requiring proof within 60 days of notice. Failure to complete the 30 hours blocks renewal until the license is restored with certificates and applicable fees. Confirm the current requirement with the Hawaii Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division).

Can I renew my Hawaii Pharmacist license online?

Yes — Hawaii offers online renewal through the Hawaii Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Hawaii Pharmacist license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Hawaii Board of Pharmacy (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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