Pharmacist License Renewal in Idaho (2026)

Pharmacist license renewal in Idaho is handled by the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy (administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL), 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.

Idaho Pharmacist renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Effective July 1, 2025, a pharmacist license expires on the licensee's birthday and renews on a 2-year (biennial) cycle. The change phases in by birth year: those born in odd years moved to the 2-year cycle at their 2025 renewal, while those born in even years had a 1-year transitional renewal in 2025 and move to the 2-year cycle beginning in 2026. Licensees may renew up to 60 days before the birthday expiration date. If a license lapses and is later reinstated, it is valid for at least one year and expires on the next birthday.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	$110.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CPE Monitor (NABP) historically used for ACPE credit reporting; current renewal is attestation-based
Governing body	Idaho State Board of Pharmacy (administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL)

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Continuing-education requirements for Pharmacists in Idaho

Idaho no longer publishes a fixed per-cycle CPE hour count for routine pharmacist renewal. Under Idaho Code 54-1723C (quoted in DOPL's 2025 licensure-change notice), pharmacists must, at each renewal, attest that they have maintained professional competence through continuing education germane to and commensurate with their active practice setting. (Historically the board rule required roughly 15 ACPE/CPE hours per calendar year, the majority designated "P" for pharmacist with credits reported to NABP CPE Monitor, but the dedicated CE rule page is no longer published on DOPL and the statute now frames the obligation as competence-based attestation.) Separately, pharmacist reinstatement after a lapse requires proof of 30 hours of CE earned within the 24 months prior to the reinstatement application.

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How to renew your Pharmacist license in Idaho

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy (administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Idaho's Board of Pharmacy is now administered by DOPL; the former standalone bop.idaho.gov site no longer resolves and content lives under dopl.idaho.gov/bop. Pharmacist annual renewal fee is $110; under the new biennial cycle the fee doubles to about $220 to cover both years (statutory cap is "not more than $130" per year). Reinstatement fee is $35. The CE model changed materially with the July 1, 2025 statute revision (54-1723C), shifting from a fixed annual-hours rule to a competence-based attestation at renewal, so ce_hours_required is left null rather than guessing a now-superseded number. Online renewal is via DOPL Online Services (edopl.idaho.gov). All applicants also need an active Idaho PDMP (AWARxE) account.

Pharmacist license renewal in Idaho: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Pharmacist license in Idaho?

Idaho Pharmacist licenses renew every 24 months. Effective July 1, 2025, a pharmacist license expires on the licensee's birthday and renews on a 2-year (biennial) cycle. The change phases in by birth year: those born in odd years moved to the 2-year cycle at their 2025 renewal, while those born in even years had a 1-year transitional renewal in 2025 and move to the 2-year cycle beginning in 2026. Licensees may renew up to 60 days before the birthday expiration date. If a license lapses and is later reinstated, it is valid for at least one year and expires on the next birthday.

Can I renew my Idaho Pharmacist license online?

Yes — Idaho offers online renewal through the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy (administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Idaho Pharmacist license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $35 may apply. Contact the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy (administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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