If you hold an Arkansas pharmacist license, the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy requires 30 contact hours (3.0 CEU) of ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education per two-year cycle — 15 hours per year. At least 12 of those hours must be live and cover drug therapy or patient care. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty contact hours of ACPE-accredited CPE (15 per year).
12 live hours
At least 12 live hours on drug therapy or patient care.
ACPE accredited
CPE must be ACPE-accredited.
Keep records 4 years
Retain certificates of participation for four years.
How many CE hours Arkansas pharmacists need
Arkansas requires 30 contact hours of ACPE-accredited CPE per two-year cycle (15 per year), tied to license renewal.
Live hour requirement
- Live CPE: at least 12 contact hours must be live and cover drug therapy or patient care.
- Additional hours apply to nursing-home consultant pharmacists and immunizers.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Arkansas pharmacist licenses renew annually, with 30 hours due across the two-year cycle. Complete and document your hours before your renewal deadline.
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- Live Drug Therapy / Patient Care CE12 hrs
At least 12 of the contact hours must be live (in-person or live-interactive) and cover drug therapy or patient care, and must be ACPE-approved.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Arkansas pharmacists must complete 30 contact hours of ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education per two-year cycle (15 hours per year). At least 12 hours must be live and cover drug therapy or patient care.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Arkansas 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.
Arkansas Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Arkansas pharmacists need?
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30 contact hours of ACPE-accredited CPE per two-year cycle (15 per year).
How many live CE hours are required in Arkansas?
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At least 12 live hours covering drug therapy or patient care.
How long must I keep CE records in Arkansas?
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Retain certificates of participation for four years.
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