If you hold a District of Columbia pharmacist license, the D.C. Board of Pharmacy requires 40 contact hours of ACPE-accredited CE every two years (up to 30 by home study), including LGBTQ cultural competency and public-health-priority topics. Below is the full breakdown.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty contact hours of ACPE-accredited CE each biennial cycle.
LGBTQ competency (2 hrs)
Two hours of LGBTQ-focused cultural competency.
Public health (4 hrs)
10% of hours on DOH public health priority topics.
Up to 30 home study
Up to 30 of the 40 hours may be home study.
How many CE hours D.C. pharmacists need
The District of Columbia requires 40 contact hours of ACPE-accredited CE every two years, up to 30 of which may be home study.
Mandated subject requirements
- LGBTQ cultural competency: 2 hours each cycle.
- Public health priority topics: 4 hours (10% of total).
- Immunization: 2 hours for pharmacists authorized to immunize.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
D.C. pharmacist licenses renew biennially. Complete and document your 40 hours, including mandated topics, before your renewal deadline.
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- LGBTQ Cultural Competency2 hrs
2 hours in cultural competency focused on patients who identify as LGBTQ each two-year cycle.
- Public Health Priority Topics4 hrs
10% of total hours (4 hours) must address public health priority topics designated by the DOH Director.
- Immunization / Vaccination2 hrs
Pharmacists with authority to immunize must complete 2 hours relevant to administration of immunizations and vaccinations.
Always confirm with your licensing board
District of Columbia pharmacists must complete 40 contact hours of ACPE-accredited CE every two years (up to 30 by home study), including LGBTQ cultural competency, public health priority topics, and immunization CE where applicable.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
District of Columbia Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do D.C. pharmacists need?
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40 contact hours of ACPE-accredited CE every two years.
Is LGBTQ cultural competency required in D.C.?
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Yes — 2 hours of LGBTQ-focused cultural competency each cycle.
How much home study is allowed in D.C.?
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Up to 30 of the 40 hours may be completed by home study.
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