Ohio Pharmacist CPE

Ohio Pharmacy Standard Renewal Requirements: Pharmacists in Ohio must complete 30 hours (3 CEUs) of continuing education every two years, with mandatory 2 hours each in medication‑errors/patient‑safety and law/jurisprudence , and no required live hours — all formats are accepted and must fall within the two‑year period preceding September 15 of the renewal year. Up to 10 of the 30 hours can come from approved volunteer healthcare services, and board‑approved specialty certification may substitute most CE requirements, aside from the obligatory law and safety hours. Ohio Board of Pharmacy

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First‑time renewal: Pharmacists with initial licensure by examination or reciprocity are exempt from CE requirements for their first renewal cycle. Ohio Board of Pharmacy

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Certification alternative (e.g., Board‑certified pharmacotherapy specialist): Holding a current specialty certification approved by the Ohio Board may satisfy the CE requirement, but the pharmacist still must complete the 2 hours of law and 2 hours of patient safety . Ohio Board of Pharmacy

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Pharmacy law / jurisprudence CE: Required 2 hours (0.2 CEU) must be in pharmacy jurisprudence/law (ACPE‑03 or Board‑approved in‑state programs). Ohio Board of Pharmacy

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Patient safety / medication errors: Required 2 hours (0.2 CEU) must address medication errors or patient safety (ACPE‑05). Ohio Board of Pharmacy