Pharmacist License Renewal in Tennessee (2026)

Pharmacist license renewal in Tennessee is handled by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Tennessee Department of Health), 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.

Tennessee Pharmacist renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Pharmacist licenses run on a 2-year (biennial) cycle tied to the month of initial licensure, expiring on the last day of the licensee's birth/issue month at the end of the cycle. Renewal is due on or before the last day of the expiration month; the license may be renewed up to 60 days before expiration. Renewing after expiration incurs a per-month delinquency penalty.
CE hours required	30 hours
Renewal fee	$125.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CE Broker (used by the Tennessee Department of Health for CE tracking/audit); ACPE/CPE Monitor credit is the standard accreditation for pharmacist CPE
Governing body	Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Tennessee Department of Health)

Go to the official Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Tennessee Department of Health) renewal page →

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Continuing-education requirements for Pharmacists in Tennessee

Pharmacists must complete 30 hours (3.0 CEUs) of ACPE-approved or board-approved continuing pharmaceutical education per 2-year renewal cycle, of which at least 15 hours must be earned through live/contact programs (up to 15 may be home study/online). At renewal the pharmacist attests via sworn statement to having met the hours; proof must be produced if selected in the board's random post-renewal audit. Exemptions apply for those enrolled in recognized academic, residency, or fellowship programs. The official board pages reviewed did not specify additional mandated subject hours (e.g., a separate pharmacy law, controlled-substance/opioid, immunization, or patient-safety requirement) for general pharmacist renewal; immunization-related CE applies to pharmacists holding a vaccination certificate.

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How to renew your Pharmacist license in Tennessee

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Tennessee Department of Health) portal.
Complete the required 30 CE hours and confirm they appear in CE Broker (used by the Tennessee Department of Health for CE tracking/audit); ACPE/CPE Monitor credit is the standard accreditation for pharmacist CPE.
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 of $125 is the published biennial active pharmacist fee per Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-01-.10. A separate $10 peer assistance program fee is added to every renewal (effective total $135). Late renewal penalty is $10 per month (or fraction) of delinquency, so total late cost grows with time. Inactive-status biennial renewal is $63. Individual pharmacist licenses can be renewed online via the LARS system (https://lars.tn.gov); the board does NOT allow pharmacy/facility permits to renew online. CE total and live-hour minimum (30 total, 15 live) confirmed across multiple sources but the precise per-cycle topic breakdown should be re-confirmed against the current board rules if subject-specific hours are needed.

Pharmacist license renewal in Tennessee: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Pharmacist license in Tennessee?

Tennessee Pharmacist licenses renew every 24 months. Pharmacist licenses run on a 2-year (biennial) cycle tied to the month of initial licensure, expiring on the last day of the licensee's birth/issue month at the end of the cycle. Renewal is due on or before the last day of the expiration month; the license may be renewed up to 60 days before expiration. Renewing after expiration incurs a per-month delinquency penalty.

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

Approximately 30 continuing-education hours per cycle. Pharmacists must complete 30 hours (3.0 CEUs) of ACPE-approved or board-approved continuing pharmaceutical education per 2-year renewal cycle, of which at least 15 hours must be earned through live/contact programs (up to 15 may be home study/online). At renewal the pharmacist attests via sworn statement to having met the hours; proof must be produced if selected in the board's random post-renewal audit. Exemptions apply for those enrolled in recognized academic, residency, or fellowship programs. The official board pages reviewed did not specify additional mandated subject hours (e.g., a separate pharmacy law, controlled-substance/opioid, immunization, or patient-safety requirement) for general pharmacist renewal; immunization-related CE applies to pharmacists holding a vaccination certificate. Confirm the current requirement with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Tennessee Department of Health).

Can I renew my Tennessee Pharmacist license online?

Yes — Tennessee offers online renewal through the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Tennessee Department of Health). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Tennessee Pharmacist license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $10 may apply. Contact the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Tennessee Department of Health) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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