New York Pharmacist CE Requirements
What New York requires to renew your Pharmacist license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
45
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Deadline
Last day of your birth month
Requirements
- Medication/prescription error reduction — 3 hours
- Pharmaceutical compounding — 3 hours
- Live instruction (format requirement, minimum) — 23 hours
- General CE — 16 hours
Important Information
Pharmacists in New York need to complete a total of 45 hours of continuing education every three years, including three hours of Medication/prescription error reduction, three hours of Pharmaceutical compounding, and 23 hours of Live instruction (format requirement, minimum); the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Your renewal period runs three 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: NYS Pharmacy:Continuing Education (op.nysed.gov)
- Source: §6827. Mandatory continuing education. (op.nysed.gov)
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