If you hold a Connecticut pharmacist license, the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy requires 15 contact hours of CE each calendar year prior to the January 31 renewal. At least 5 must be live and 1 must cover pharmacy or drug law. Hours do not carry forward. Below is the full breakdown.
15 hours / year
Fifteen contact hours of CE each calendar year.
5 live hours
At least five of the fifteen hours must be live.
Law (1 hr)
At least 1 hour on pharmacy or drug law each year.
No carryover
Hours do not carry forward to the next year.
How many CE hours Connecticut pharmacists need
Connecticut requires 15 contact hours of CE each calendar year, due by the January 31 renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Live CE: at least 5 of the 15 hours must be live.
- Pharmacy/drug law: at least 1 hour each year.
- Vaccinations: immunizers complete an additional 1 hour.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Connecticut pharmacist licenses renew annually by January 31. Hours earned in one year do not carry forward, so plan each year's 15 hours accordingly. Retain certificates for at least three years.
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View pricingConnecticut Pharmacists CME at a glance
- Live Continuing Education5 hrs · per year
At least 5 of the 15 annual contact hours must be completed in a live setting.
- Pharmacy / Drug Law1 hr · per year
At least 1 of the 15 contact hours must cover pharmacy law or drug law each year.
- Vaccination CE1 hr · per year
Pharmacist immunizers must complete an additional 1 hour related to vaccinations each year.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Connecticut pharmacists must complete 15 contact hours of CE each calendar year prior to the January 31 renewal. Of these, 5 must be live and at least 1 must cover pharmacy or drug law. Hours do not carry forward.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Connecticut Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Connecticut pharmacists need?
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15 contact hours each calendar year.
How many live hours are required in Connecticut?
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At least 5 of the 15 hours must be live.
Is a law hour required in Connecticut?
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Yes — at least 1 hour must cover pharmacy or drug law each year.
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