Pharmacist License Renewal in South Carolina (2026)

Pharmacist license renewal in South Carolina is handled by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation - Board of Pharmacy, which requires Pharmacist (RPh)s to renew every 12 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.

South Carolina Pharmacist renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Pharmacist licenses renew annually on a license year that runs May 1 through April 30. Renewal applications must be received/postmarked by March 31; applications submitted April 1-30 must include the renewal fee plus a $50 penalty, and a license not renewed by April 30 is considered lapsed.
CE hours required	15 hours
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CPE Monitor (NABP/ACPE); licensees must maintain an NABP e-Profile ID
Governing body	South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation - Board of Pharmacy

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation - Board of Pharmacy. automated research workflow (official south-carolina Board of Pharmacy), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Pharmacists in South Carolina

Pharmacists must complete 15 hours of approved CE each license year (May 1-April 30). At least 50% (7.5 hours) must be in drug therapy or patient management, and at least 1 hour must address approved procedures for monitoring controlled substances in Schedules II, III, and IV (SC Code 44-53-210/230/250). Pharmacists who administer immunizations must complete at least 1 hour of Category 1 CME or ACPE-accredited CE on vaccine administration; pharmacists who dispense oral/hormonal contraceptives under the Pharmacy Access Protocol must complete 1 hour of contraceptive-related CE. Excess hours may carry over one license year (so a total of 30 hours over the prior two license years can satisfy the requirement when using carryover). First-time renewers are exempt from CE. A random 10% CE audit is conducted after renewals.

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How to renew your Pharmacist license in South Carolina

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation - Board of Pharmacy portal.
Complete the required 15 CE hours and confirm they appear in CPE Monitor (NABP/ACPE); licensees must maintain an NABP e-Profile ID.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal fee dollar amount could not be verified on an official LLR source (the official renewals page would not load during research and a third-party $350 figure was unverified and mixed with conflicting facility-permit data), so it is left null. Late penalty is a fixed $50 per state law. Annual license year is May 1-April 30. The first renewal after initial licensure is exempt from CE. Required topic hours (immunization, contraceptives) are conditional on scope of practice. CE is validated via NABP CPE Monitor and subject to a 10% random audit. Verified from the Board of Pharmacy's own renewal notice published in the NABP February 2026 SC newsletter and cross-checked against the February 2023 SC newsletter and a third-party CE summary.

Pharmacist license renewal in South Carolina: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Pharmacist license in South Carolina?

South Carolina Pharmacist licenses renew every 12 months. Pharmacist licenses renew annually on a license year that runs May 1 through April 30. Renewal applications must be received/postmarked by March 31; applications submitted April 1-30 must include the renewal fee plus a $50 penalty, and a license not renewed by April 30 is considered lapsed.

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

Approximately 15 continuing-education hours per cycle. Pharmacists must complete 15 hours of approved CE each license year (May 1-April 30). At least 50% (7.5 hours) must be in drug therapy or patient management, and at least 1 hour must address approved procedures for monitoring controlled substances in Schedules II, III, and IV (SC Code 44-53-210/230/250). Pharmacists who administer immunizations must complete at least 1 hour of Category 1 CME or ACPE-accredited CE on vaccine administration; pharmacists who dispense oral/hormonal contraceptives under the Pharmacy Access Protocol must complete 1 hour of contraceptive-related CE. Excess hours may carry over one license year (so a total of 30 hours over the prior two license years can satisfy the requirement when using carryover). First-time renewers are exempt from CE. A random 10% CE audit is conducted after renewals. Confirm the current requirement with the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation - Board of Pharmacy.

Can I renew my South Carolina Pharmacist license online?

Yes — South Carolina offers online renewal through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation - Board of Pharmacy. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my South Carolina Pharmacist license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $50 may apply. Contact the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation - Board of Pharmacy promptly if your license has lapsed.

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