If you hold an Arizona pharmacist license, the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy requires 30 contact hours (3.0 CEU) of ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education during the two years preceding renewal. Pharmacists who dispense controlled substances, administer immunizations, or dispense hormonal contraceptives have additional topic requirements. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty contact hours of ACPE-accredited CPE each biennial cycle.
Opioid CE (3 hrs)
Controlled-substance dispensers need 3 hours of opioid/substance-use CE.
Immunization CE
Certified immunizers need 2 hours each cycle.
First-cycle exemption
Exempt from CE between initial licensure and first renewal.
How many CE hours Arizona pharmacists need
Arizona requires 30 contact hours of ACPE-accredited CPE every two years, completed during the two years preceding renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Opioid/substance use: 3 contact hours for pharmacists who dispense controlled substances.
- Immunization: 2 contact hours for certified immunizers.
- Hormonal contraceptives: 3 contact hours for pharmacists who dispense them under a standing order.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Arizona pharmacist licenses renew biennially. Complete and document your 30 hours, including any applicable topic requirements, before your renewal deadline.
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- Opioid / Substance Use Disorder CE3 hrs
Pharmacists authorized to dispense controlled substances must complete at least 3 contact hours of opioid-related, substance-use-disorder-related, or addiction-related CE each cycle.
- Immunization / Vaccine Administration2 hrs
Certified immunizers must complete 2 contact hours related to administering immunizations, vaccines, and emergency medications.
- Self-Administered Hormonal Contraceptives3 hrs
Pharmacists who dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives under a standing order must complete 3 related contact hours.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Arizona pharmacists must complete 30 contact hours (3.0 CEU) of ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education during the two years preceding renewal. Pharmacists who dispense controlled substances must include opioid/substance-use CE.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Arizona 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.
Arizona Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Arizona pharmacists need?
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30 contact hours of ACPE-accredited CPE every two years.
Is opioid CE required in Arizona?
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Yes — pharmacists who dispense controlled substances must complete at least 3 contact hours of opioid/substance-use/addiction CE each cycle.
Is there a new-licensee exemption in Arizona?
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Yes — pharmacists are exempt from CE between initial licensure and their first renewal.
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