How many CE hours do Massachusetts pharmacists need?

Massachusetts pharmacists must complete 20 continuing education (CE) hours every year to renew their license. These can be earned through ACPE-accredited courses.

What CE topics are mandatory for Massachusetts pharmacists?

Massachusetts requires specific mandatory CE topics: 2 hours in Pharmacy Law. The remaining hours may be general ACPE-accredited CE.

How many Massachusetts pharmacist CE hours must be live?

Massachusetts requires 5 of the 20 hours to be live or real-time interactive. The remaining 15 hours may be completed online at your own pace.

How is Massachusetts pharmacist CE reported?

When you complete AchieveCE courses, your credit is reported automatically to the NABP CPE Monitor, so it reaches your state board of pharmacy without manual submission.

Can Massachusetts pharmacists complete CE online?

Partly. 15 of the 20 hours may be completed by home study / online through ACPE-accredited providers such as AchieveCE, with instant certificates. The other 5 hours must be live or real-time interactive.

Massachusetts Pharmacist CE

Complete all 20 required CE hours, including 5 live hours, in one place, on your schedule.

ACPE-accredited CE activities with state-required topics

Mobile ready with 24/7 access and unlimited attempts

Instant certificates & reporting to CPE Monitor

AchieveCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education

Plans State Requirements Courses Live Webinars FAQ

Plans for Massachusetts Pharmacist

Save up to 40% on select plans for a limited time

MA Pharmacist

CE Package

Meets state requirements

20.0 CPE Credits

$117$67/year

Save 43%

ACPE accredited
Auto-reporting to CPE Monitor
Instant reporting to CE Broker
State-required course topics
Instant certificates
Unlimited course attempts
No time limits
7-day live chat & phone support
Mobile app & web access

Choose your preferred courses
Standard course library
Unlimited live webinars
Advanced pharmacy courses

Pharmacy Lite

Membership

Meets state requirements + course library

Unlimited Credits

$167$97/year

Save 42%

ACPE accredited
Auto-reporting to CPE Monitor
Instant reporting to CE Broker
State-required course topics
Instant certificates
Unlimited course attempts
No time limits
7-day live chat & phone support
Mobile app & web access
Choose your preferred courses
Standard course library

Unlimited live webinars
Advanced pharmacy courses

POPULAR

Pharmacy Advanced

Membership

Meets state requirements + Course library

Unlimited Credits

Unlimited Live CE

Includes live webinars

$247$147/year

Save 40%

ACPE accredited
Auto-reporting to CPE Monitor
Instant reporting to CE Broker
State-required course topics
Instant certificates
Unlimited course attempts
No time limits
7-day live chat & phone support
Mobile app & web access
Choose your preferred courses
Standard course library
Unlimited live webinars
Advanced pharmacy courses

Buy with confidence with our money back guarantees

30 Day Satisfaction Money Back Guarantee

This package is guaranteed to meet or exceed your expectations for convenience and quality. View Terms

Package includes all state CE requirements and hours needed for your MA license renewal. View Terms

Get 15% off our lowest price

on your first purchase

Most Helpful reviews

Real reviews, real results

I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.

Dawn O.Nutritionist

Verified review

Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!

Priya M.Occupational Therapist

Verified review

I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.

Cristina GRegistered Nurse

Verified review

I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

Allison B.Nurse Practitioner

Verified review

I am always looking for concise ,thorough, and up to date continuing education, and this course provided exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

Ronald H.Dentist

Verified review

Enjoyed this course! It squarely met my license renewal requirement as a physician. It was well-written, and an altogether enjoyable read.

Meghan L.Physician

Verified review

State requirements for Massachusetts Pharmacists

Next Renewal Date

December 31 of each even-numbered year

Total Hours Required

20 Hours

Live Hour Requirement

5 Live Hours

General Hours

13 General Hours

Required Courses

2 contact hours in pharmacy law required per calendar year; this requirement is not dependent on topic being Massachusetts-specific or live.

Additional information

Massachusetts Pharmacist Standard Renewal Requirements - Pharmacists in Massachusetts must renew their licenses every two years by December 31 of even-numbered years and complete 40 hours of continuing education within that period, including at least 5 live hours and 2 hours focused on pharmacy law for each year. Home study and other mediated formats can count toward elective/general hour requirements, but there are caps on credit. Mandatory CE topics and requirements for pharmacists practicing in specialized areas are set by the state Board of Pharmacy – full details are always available at the Board’s site and official CE policy documents. Board of Pharmacy License Info Official CE Policy PDF

---

First-time renewal: No special waiver—full CE required unless newly licensed late in the cycle. CE Policy PDF

---

Controlled substance or opioid CE: Pharmacists with prescriptive authority/CTM must complete opioid management-related training (1 hr per 2 years: pain management, addiction risks, counseling, opioid antagonist use).

---

Immunization practice & CPR: 1 hour CE in immunizations for any pharmacist administering vaccines. CE Requirements PDF

---

Sterile or non-sterile compounding: 5 hours sterile compounding CE for those practicing compounding; 3 hours non-sterile for complex compounding. CE Requirements PDF

Explore plans that meet your CE requirements

Required Courses for
Massachusetts Pharmacists

All courses below included with Plans

A Practical Guide to the Controlled Substances Act

1.0 CPE CreditVideo-based

Required

Beyond-Use Date Basics for Compounded Nonsterile Preparations: A Guide for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

1.0 CPE CreditVideo-based

Required

HIPAA and Pharmacy Practice: What You Need to Know (Law)

2.0 CPE CreditsText-based

Required

Mastering Sterile Compounding: Beyond the Basics

1.0 CPE CreditText-based

Required

Pharmacist reviewing pharmacy law and off-label prescription regulations

Pharmacy Law CE: Off-Label Prescribing Rules

1.0 CPE CreditText-based

Required

The Art and Science of Nonsterile Compounding Topical Mastery

1.0 CPE CreditText-based

Required

Live webinars for
Massachusetts Pharmacists

All courses below included with Plans