How many CPE credits do Pennsylvania Pharmacists need to renew their license?

Pennsylvania Pharmacists must complete 30 CPE Credits every every 2 years renewal cycle to maintain their license.

How often does a Pennsylvania Pharmacist license renew?

The Pennsylvania Pharmacist license renews on an every 2 years cycle. Specifically, the renewal date is September 30, 2026.

Is AchieveCE accredited for Pennsylvania Pharmacist CPE?

Yes. AchieveCE is accredited by Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and our courses are accepted toward Pennsylvania Pharmacist license renewal.

Does AchieveCE automatically report CPE credits for Pennsylvania Pharmacists?

Yes. After course completion, your CPE credits are automatically reported to CPE Monitor, typically within 24 hours.

How are AchieveCE courses delivered?

All courses are 100% online with mobile and desktop access. You can pause and resume anytime, and there are no time limits or restrictions on test attempts. Certificates are delivered instantly upon completion.

How much does AchieveCE cost for Pennsylvania Pharmacist CE?

The Pennsylvania Pharmacist CE Package is priced at $67. Individual courses and a full Pharmacist membership are also available.

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State requirements for Pennsylvania Pharmacists

Next Renewal Date

September 30, 2026

Total Hours Required

30 Hours

General Hours

24 General Hours

Required Courses

2 hours of Patient Safety
2 hours of Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
2 hours of Controlled Substances

Additional information

Pennsylvania Pharmacy Standard Renewal Requirements: Pharmacists in Pennsylvania must renew licenses every two years, with the next deadline being September 30, 2026, following the biennial cycle. Renewal requires a total of 30 contact hours, including mandated hours in patient safety , opioid/pain management , child abuse recognition , and injectables (if applicable), while the rest can be elective. CE may be completed via live or correspondence formats from approved providers, and exemptions or prorated requirements apply to new graduates and reciprocal applicants. Pennsylvania Bulletin

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First-time renewal: Newly graduated licensees within the current biennium (e.g., initial licensure between October 1 or 2024 through renewal) are exempt from most CE requirements, but must still complete 2 hours of child abuse recognition and reporting and 2 hours of Act 124 opioid CE .

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Controlled substance or opioid CE : 2 hours per cycle in pain management, opioid addiction identification, or practices of prescribing/dispensing opioids (Act 124). Pennsylvania Bulletin

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Immunization practice & CPR: Pharmacists with authority to administer injectables must complete 2 hours on injectables administration; also must maintain current CPR certification from approved providers (online CPR not acceptable). Pennsylvania Bulletin

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Patient safety / medication errors: 2 hours in ACPE topic designator “Patient Safety” required. Renewal Guide PDF Regulation

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Human trafficking / abuse recognition: Child abuse recognition (Act 31) CE is required. Renewal Guide PDF Regulation

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Child Abuse and Neglect: A Healthcare Professional's Guide to Pennsylvania's Reporting Requirements

3.0 CPE CreditsText-based

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Issues Pharmacy Professionals Must Address for Patient Safety

2.0 CPE CreditsVideo-based

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Safer Transfusions: Recognition, Response, and Reporting

1.0 CPE CreditText-based

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Vaccine Safety and Administration

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Validation of Prescriptions for Controlled Substances

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