If you hold an Alabama pharmacist license, the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy requires 30 contact hours (3.0 CEU) of ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education every two-year renewal cycle. At least 6 of those hours must be live CPE. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty contact hours of ACPE-accredited CPE each biennial cycle.
6 live hours
At least six of the 30 hours must be earned through live CPE.
ACPE accredited
Continuing pharmacy education must be ACPE-accredited.
First-renewal relief
Reduced hours apply to your first license renewal.
How many CE hours Alabama pharmacists need
Alabama requires 30 contact hours of ACPE-accredited CPE every two years, tied to your biennial license renewal. At least 6 of those hours must be live.
Live hour requirement
- Live CPE: a minimum of 6 of the 30 contact hours must be live (in-person or live-interactive) each cycle.
- Additional specialty requirements apply to consultant, nuclear, parenteral, and preceptor pharmacists.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Alabama pharmacist licenses renew biennially. Complete and document your 30 hours, including your live hours, before your renewal deadline.
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- Live Continuing Education6 hrs
At least 6 of the 30 contact hours must be earned through live (in-person or live-interactive) CPE each renewal cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Alabama pharmacists must complete 30 contact hours of ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education each biennial renewal cycle, at least 6 of which must be live (in-person or live-interactive). First-renewal licensees complete a reduced amount.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Alabama State Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Alabama Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Alabama pharmacists need?
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30 contact hours of ACPE-accredited CPE every two years, including at least 6 live hours.
How many live CE hours are required in Alabama?
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At least 6 of the 30 contact hours must be earned through live CPE each renewal cycle.
Is there a first-renewal exception in Alabama?
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Yes — pharmacists licensed for one full calendar year complete 15 hours for their first renewal, and those licensed less than a full year complete none.
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