Pharmacist License Renewal in Michigan (2026)

Pharmacist license renewal in Michigan is handled by the Michigan Board of Pharmacy (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing), 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.

Michigan Pharmacist renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Pharmacist (RPh) licenses renew on a 2-year cycle and expire June 30. Renewal applications are mailed in early May before the June 30 expiration. A 60-day grace period after expiration allows renewal upon paying the renewal fee plus a late fee and meeting CE requirements; the licensee may keep practicing during that 60-day window. A license not renewed within 60 days of expiration lapses and requires relicensure.
CE hours required	30 hours
Renewal fee	$61.20
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Michigan Board of Pharmacy (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing)

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Continuing-education requirements for Pharmacists in Michigan

A pharmacist licensed for a full 2-year period before renewal must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education during the 2 years prior to renewal, including at least 1 hour in pain and symptom management and not less than 10 hours in live programs/courses (direct faculty-participant interaction such as lectures, symposia, live teleconferences, or workshops). No more than 12 CE hours may be earned in a single day. A pharmacist licensed more than 1 year but less than 2 years before renewal needs 15 hours, with at least 1 hour in pain management. The brochure also references at least 1 hour in pharmacy ethics/pharmacy law. CE need not be submitted at renewal; licensees self-certify and must retain documentation (4 years per brochure) in case of a random audit. ACPE-accredited courses are accepted as meeting standards. The brochure does not require immunization-specific CE for general renewal.

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How to renew your Pharmacist license in Michigan

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Michigan Board of Pharmacy (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing) portal.
Complete the required 30 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Pharmacist (RPh) is a distinct fee/license from Pharmacy facility ($102.00) and Pharmacy Technician ($61.20); pharmacist renewal fee is $61.20 per 2-year cycle. Online renewal is via the MiPLUS portal (Michigan Professional Licensing User System). Late fee is $20.00 during the 60-day grace period (statute MCL 333.16201(2) authorizes the grace period). Michigan does NOT appear to use NABP CPE Monitor for tracking; board approval of CE providers is processed through CE Broker (cebroker.com), but Michigan does not require a state-mandated electronic CE tracking system at renewal — licensees self-report and retain records for audit, so uses_ce_tracking is left null rather than asserting CPE Monitor. The CE hour figures (30/15, 1 hr pain management, 10 live, 12/day max) and biennial cycle are verified from the official LARA CE brochure (LARA-LPH-700); the $61.20 fee and 2-year cycle are verified from the official LARA License Renewal Fees schedule. Annual minimum: none specified (cycle-based total). Note a separate Pharmacist Clinical Academic license has a 1-year cycle and $15.30 fee — not the standard RPh.

Pharmacist license renewal in Michigan: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Pharmacist license in Michigan?

Michigan Pharmacist licenses renew every 24 months. Pharmacist (RPh) licenses renew on a 2-year cycle and expire June 30. Renewal applications are mailed in early May before the June 30 expiration. A 60-day grace period after expiration allows renewal upon paying the renewal fee plus a late fee and meeting CE requirements; the licensee may keep practicing during that 60-day window. A license not renewed within 60 days of expiration lapses and requires relicensure.

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

Approximately 30 continuing-education hours per cycle. A pharmacist licensed for a full 2-year period before renewal must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education during the 2 years prior to renewal, including at least 1 hour in pain and symptom management and not less than 10 hours in live programs/courses (direct faculty-participant interaction such as lectures, symposia, live teleconferences, or workshops). No more than 12 CE hours may be earned in a single day. A pharmacist licensed more than 1 year but less than 2 years before renewal needs 15 hours, with at least 1 hour in pain management. The brochure also references at least 1 hour in pharmacy ethics/pharmacy law. CE need not be submitted at renewal; licensees self-certify and must retain documentation (4 years per brochure) in case of a random audit. ACPE-accredited courses are accepted as meeting standards. The brochure does not require immunization-specific CE for general renewal. Confirm the current requirement with the Michigan Board of Pharmacy (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing).

Can I renew my Michigan Pharmacist license online?

Yes — Michigan offers online renewal through the Michigan Board of Pharmacy (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Michigan 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 Michigan Board of Pharmacy (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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