If you hold an Iowa pharmacist license, the Iowa Board of Pharmacy requires 30 CE hours each biennium covering areas such as drug therapy, pharmacy regulations, and patient and medication safety. ACPE-accredited activities automatically qualify. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty CE hours each biennial cycle.
ACPE qualifies
ACPE-accredited activities automatically qualify.
Abuse reporter training
2 hours every 3 years for mandatory reporters.
Live or home study
Hours may be live or home study.
How many CE hours Iowa pharmacists need
Iowa requires 30 CE hours every two years, tied to biennial license renewal.
Mandated training
- Abuse reporter training: mandatory child and/or dependent adult abuse reporters must complete 2 hours of Iowa HHS training every three years.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Iowa pharmacist licenses renew biennially. Complete and document your 30 hours before your renewal deadline.
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- Child / Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Training2 hrs · every three years
Pharmacists who are mandatory child and/or dependent adult abuse reporters must complete 2 hours of Iowa HHS-provided training every three years.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Iowa pharmacists must complete 30 CE hours each biennium covering areas such as drug therapy, pharmacy regulations, and patient and medication safety. ACPE-accredited activities automatically qualify. Hours may be live or home study.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Iowa Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Iowa pharmacists need?
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30 CE hours every two years.
Is abuse reporter training required in Iowa?
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Yes — mandatory reporters must complete 2 hours of Iowa HHS abuse reporter training every three years.
Does ACPE CE qualify in Iowa?
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Yes — ACPE-accredited activities automatically qualify for Iowa pharmacist CE credit.
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