Pharmacist License Renewal in Kansas (2026)

Pharmacist license renewal in Kansas is handled by the Kansas 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.

Kansas Pharmacist renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Pharmacist (RPh) licenses renew biennially and expire June 30 of the renewal year. Renewal must be completed on or before 11:59pm CST on June 30; failing to renew by that deadline results in cancellation of the license, after which the person is not authorized to practice pharmacy in Kansas. The renewal portal opens in mid-May (May 15). There is no grace period for completing CE.
CE hours required	30 hours
Renewal fee	$150.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CPE Monitor (NABP)
Governing body	Kansas State Board of Pharmacy

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Continuing-education requirements for Pharmacists in Kansas

Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of ACPE- or Board-approved continuing education each biennial renewal period, completed within the licensed period (e.g., July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026). As of July 1, 2023, 1 of those 30 hours must be a CE course provided by the Board each cycle (the designated course relates to K-TRACS, the state prescription monitoring program); this counts toward the 30-hour total. ACPE-accredited hours are automatically accepted; non-ACPE/Kansas-approved or other-state-board hours require submitting a completion certificate within 30 days. Certificates should be retained for 5 years. Inactive-status pharmacists require zero CE hours. The Board audits 100% of licensees for CE compliance. No specific separate hour mandates for opioids, immunization, or patient-safety are published as distinct numeric requirements beyond the Board/K-TRACS hour.

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How to renew your Pharmacist license in Kansas

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy portal.
Complete the required 30 CE hours and confirm they appear in CPE Monitor (NABP).
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 is biennial (24 months), not annual. Renewal fee of $150 and late-renewal penalty of $200 are set in regulation K.A.R. 68-11-1 (statute K.S.A. 65-1645 caps the renewal fee at no more than $200). Renewal is done via the Kansas eLicense portal; renewed certificates are printed/downloaded by the licensee, not mailed. The 1-hour Board/K-TRACS CE requirement is satisfied via the designated Board newsletter courses (each worth 0.5 hours, so two newsletter courses). CE hours are tracked through NABP's CPE Monitor for ACPE-accredited courses. Separate fee schedules apply to pharmacy technicians and facility/pharmacy permits (not included here).

Pharmacist license renewal in Kansas: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Pharmacist license in Kansas?

Kansas Pharmacist licenses renew every 24 months. Pharmacist (RPh) licenses renew biennially and expire June 30 of the renewal year. Renewal must be completed on or before 11:59pm CST on June 30; failing to renew by that deadline results in cancellation of the license, after which the person is not authorized to practice pharmacy in Kansas. The renewal portal opens in mid-May (May 15). There is no grace period for completing CE.

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

Approximately 30 continuing-education hours per cycle. Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of ACPE- or Board-approved continuing education each biennial renewal period, completed within the licensed period (e.g., July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026). As of July 1, 2023, 1 of those 30 hours must be a CE course provided by the Board each cycle (the designated course relates to K-TRACS, the state prescription monitoring program); this counts toward the 30-hour total. ACPE-accredited hours are automatically accepted; non-ACPE/Kansas-approved or other-state-board hours require submitting a completion certificate within 30 days. Certificates should be retained for 5 years. Inactive-status pharmacists require zero CE hours. The Board audits 100% of licensees for CE compliance. No specific separate hour mandates for opioids, immunization, or patient-safety are published as distinct numeric requirements beyond the Board/K-TRACS hour. Confirm the current requirement with the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy.

Can I renew my Kansas Pharmacist license online?

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

What happens if I let my Kansas Pharmacist license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $200 may apply. Contact the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy promptly if your license has lapsed.

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