Pharmacist License Renewal in Missouri (2026)

Pharmacist license renewal in Missouri is handled by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance), 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.

Missouri Pharmacist renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Pharmacist licenses renew biennially and must be renewed on or before October 31 of every even-numbered year; a license not renewed by that date is deemed expired and the pharmacist may not practice until renewed. Renewing after October 31 requires payment of a delinquent fee, and failure to renew within two years of expiration requires filing a brand-new license application.
CE hours required	30 hours
Renewal fee	$240.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Missouri Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance)

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Continuing-education requirements for Pharmacists in Missouri

By rule 20 CSR 2220-7.080, active pharmacists must complete 30 hours of continuing pharmacy education during the two-year reporting period (Nov 1 of an even year through Oct 31 of the next even year) preceding renewal; the statute (RSMo 338.060) frames this as at least 15 hours per 12-month period. CE must be related to pharmacy practice and ACPE-approved (or otherwise pre-approved by the board); ACPE programs need no individual board approval. Excess hours cannot be carried forward to the next period, and a pharmacist first licensed within the 12 months before the biennial renewal date is exempt for that period. The general renewal rule imposes no mandatory topic categories (e.g., law/jurisprudence, opioids, patient safety) for a standard pharmacist; topic-specific CE applies only to pharmacists in special practice areas (administering vaccines, providing medication therapy services, or counseling bleeding-disorder patients) under separate authorization rules. CE records must be retained and produced if the board audits.

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How to renew your Pharmacist license in Missouri

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Missouri Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance) 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: Cycle/deadline/fees/CE verified directly in the Missouri Code of State Regulations: 20 CSR 2220-7.080 (renewal + 30-hour CE) and 20 CSR 2220-4.010 General Fees (Pharmacist License Renewal Fee $240; Delinquent Pharmacist Renewal Fee $300 in addition to the renewal fee; separate Delinquent Continuing Education Pharmacist Fee $1000). Statute RSMo 338.060 corroborates the biennial cycle and 15 hours/12-month CE. The board references an electronic renewal system, so online renewal is available. CPE Monitor is not named in the Missouri regulation, so CE-tracking system is left null. Data verified against the 1/29/26 published CSR; a rule amendment to 20 CSR 2220-7.010 takes effect Feb 28, 2026, but the renewal/CE substance (7.080) and fee schedule (4.010) verified here are current.

Pharmacist license renewal in Missouri: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Pharmacist license in Missouri?

Missouri Pharmacist licenses renew every 24 months. Pharmacist licenses renew biennially and must be renewed on or before October 31 of every even-numbered year; a license not renewed by that date is deemed expired and the pharmacist may not practice until renewed. Renewing after October 31 requires payment of a delinquent fee, and failure to renew within two years of expiration requires filing a brand-new license application.

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

Approximately 30 continuing-education hours per cycle. By rule 20 CSR 2220-7.080, active pharmacists must complete 30 hours of continuing pharmacy education during the two-year reporting period (Nov 1 of an even year through Oct 31 of the next even year) preceding renewal; the statute (RSMo 338.060) frames this as at least 15 hours per 12-month period. CE must be related to pharmacy practice and ACPE-approved (or otherwise pre-approved by the board); ACPE programs need no individual board approval. Excess hours cannot be carried forward to the next period, and a pharmacist first licensed within the 12 months before the biennial renewal date is exempt for that period. The general renewal rule imposes no mandatory topic categories (e.g., law/jurisprudence, opioids, patient safety) for a standard pharmacist; topic-specific CE applies only to pharmacists in special practice areas (administering vaccines, providing medication therapy services, or counseling bleeding-disorder patients) under separate authorization rules. CE records must be retained and produced if the board audits. Confirm the current requirement with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance).

Can I renew my Missouri Pharmacist license online?

Yes — Missouri offers online renewal through the Missouri Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Missouri Pharmacist license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $300 may apply. Contact the Missouri Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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