If you hold a Maine pharmacist license, the Maine Board of Pharmacy requires at least 15 hours of approved continuing professional pharmaceutical education during the calendar year preceding renewal. Pharmacists who administer drugs/immunizations must include 2 drug administration hours. Below is the full breakdown.
15 hours / year
Fifteen hours of approved CPE each year.
Drug administration (2 hrs)
Two board-approved drug administration hours for immunizers.
Collaborative practice (5 hrs)
5 hours in the agreement's areas for pharmacists in a CPA.
Annual cycle
CE is tied to annual license renewal.
How many CE hours Maine pharmacists need
Maine requires at least 15 hours of approved CPE each year, completed in the calendar year preceding renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Drug administration: 2 hours for pharmacists authorized to administer drugs/immunizations.
- Collaborative practice: 5 of the 15 hours in covered practice areas for pharmacists in a CPA.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Maine pharmacist licenses renew annually. Complete and document your 15 hours before your renewal deadline.
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- Drug Administration (immunizers)2 hrs · per year
Pharmacists authorized to administer drugs and immunizations must complete at least 2 hours in board-approved drug administration courses.
- Collaborative Practice Agreement Topics5 hrs · per year
A pharmacist in a collaborative practice agreement must complete 5 of the 15 hours in the areas of practice covered by the agreement each year.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Maine pharmacists must complete at least 15 hours of approved continuing professional pharmaceutical education during the calendar year preceding renewal. Pharmacists authorized to administer drugs/immunizations must include 2 board-approved drug administration hours.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Maine Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Maine Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Maine Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Maine pharmacists need?
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At least 15 hours of approved CPE each year.
Is drug administration CE required in Maine?
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Yes — pharmacists authorized to administer drugs/immunizations must complete 2 board-approved drug administration hours.
Do collaborative practice pharmacists have extra CE in Maine?
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Yes — 5 of the 15 hours must cover the areas of practice in the agreement.
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