If you hold a Georgia pharmacist license, the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy requires at least 30 hours (3.0 CEU) of approved continuing pharmacy education each biennium, due by December 31 of even-numbered years. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty contact hours (3.0 CEU) of approved CPE each biennium.
ACPE accredited
CPE must be ACPE-accredited.
Due Dec 31 (even years)
Renewal deadline is December 31 of even-numbered years.
First-biennium relief
Prorated or exempt depending on when you were licensed.
How many CE hours Georgia pharmacists need
Georgia requires at least 30 hours of approved continuing pharmacy education every two years, completed and dated within the biennium.
What counts
- ACPE-accredited CPE is required; 3.0 CEU equals 30 contact hours.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Georgia pharmacist licenses renew biennially by December 31 of even-numbered years. Complete and document your 30 hours before that date.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
Georgia pharmacists must complete at least 30 hours (3.0 CEU) of approved continuing pharmacy education each biennium, due by December 31 of even-numbered years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Georgia 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.
Georgia Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Georgia pharmacists need?
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30 hours (3.0 CEU) of approved CPE every two years.
When is Georgia pharmacist CE due?
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By December 31 of even-numbered years.
Is there a first-biennium relief in Georgia?
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Yes — hours are prorated based on when you were first licensed, and those licensed in the final six months are exempt for that biennium.
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