If you hold a Kentucky pharmacist license, the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy requires 15 hours of general pharmacy CE certified by February 28 each year. For licensing years 2023-2028, one of those hours must address the opioid epidemic or opioid use disorder. Below is the full breakdown.
15 hours / year
Fifteen hours of general pharmacy CE each year.
Opioid (1 hr)
1 hour on the opioid epidemic / use disorder through 2028.
Due Feb 28
CE must be certified by February 28 before renewal.
ACPE / Board approved
Courses must be ACPE or Kentucky Board approved.
How many CE hours Kentucky pharmacists need
Kentucky requires 15 hours of general pharmacy CE each year, certified by February 28 before renewal.
Opioid requirement
- Opioid CE: for licensing years 2023-2028, 1 of the 15 hours must address the opioid epidemic or opioid use disorder.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Kentucky pharmacist licenses renew annually. CE must be completed and certified by February 28. Keep records for three years.
Know exactly what CME you need.
Tell us your license type, state, and renewal date. We map your required hours, the state-mandated topics, and your deadline — a clear, personalized plan for a flat $99.
View pricingKentucky Pharmacists CME at a glance
- Opioid Epidemic / Opioid Use Disorder1 hr · per year
For licensing years 2023 through 2028, 1 of the 15 contact hours must address the opioid epidemic or opioid use disorder.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Kentucky pharmacists must complete 15 hours of general pharmacy CE certified by February 28 each year. For licensing years 2023-2028, 1 of the 15 hours must address the opioid epidemic or opioid use disorder. Courses must be ACPE or Board approved.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Kentucky Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Kentucky pharmacists need?
+
15 hours of general pharmacy CE each year.
Is opioid CE required in Kentucky?
+
Yes — for licensing years 2023-2028, 1 of the 15 hours must address the opioid epidemic or opioid use disorder.
When is Kentucky pharmacist CE due?
+
By February 28 each year.
Related
Need help meeting your Kentucky pharmacist CE before renewal?
Tell us your license type and renewal date and we'll map the fastest compliant path — required hours, opioid CE, and your deadline — for a flat $99.
- Flat $99 per plan
- Every license type
- All 50 states
Get my CME plan
Tell us your license type, state, and renewal — we'll map exactly what you need.