California Pharmacist CE Requirements
What California requires to renew your Pharmacist license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
30
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
Last day of your birth month
Requirements
- Board-provided law webinar — 1 hour
- Board-provided ethics webinar — 1 hour
- Cultural competency (LGBTQ+ health disparities) — 1 hour
- General CE — 27 hours
Important Information
Pharmacists in California need to complete a total of 30 hours of continuing education every two years, including one hour of Board-provided law webinar, one hour of Board-provided ethics webinar, and one hour of Cultural competency (LGBTQ+ health disparities); the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Your renewal period runs two years and ends on the last day of your birth month — not your birthday itself. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Continuing Education Information (pharmacy.ca.gov)
- Source: RxCe - California Pharmacist CE Requirements (rxce.com)
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