If you hold a Maryland pharmacist license, the Maryland Board of Pharmacy requires 30 hours of approved CE within the 2 years before license expiration, including 1 hour on preventing medication errors and 2 hours of live instruction. Vaccinating pharmacists must include 4 vaccination hours. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty hours of approved CE each biennial cycle.
Medication errors (1 hr)
One hour on preventing medication errors.
Live (2 hrs)
At least 2 hours of live instruction.
Vaccination (4 hrs)
Four vaccination hours for certified immunizers.
How many CE hours Maryland pharmacists need
Maryland requires 30 hours of approved CE within the 2 years before license expiration.
Mandated subject requirements
- Medication errors: 1 hour each cycle.
- Live instruction: at least 2 hours.
- Vaccination: 4 hours for certified immunizers.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Maryland pharmacist licenses renew biennially. Complete and document your 30 hours, including mandated topics, and retain records for 4 years.
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View pricingMaryland Pharmacists CME at a glance
- Preventing Medication Errors1 hr
1 hour on preventing medication errors, such as appropriate dispensing of opioids, each cycle.
- Live Instruction2 hrs
At least 2 of the 30 hours must be obtained through live instruction.
- Vaccination CE4 hrs
Pharmacists certified to administer vaccinations must complete 4 vaccination-related hours as part of the 30.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Maryland pharmacists must earn 30 hours of approved CE within the 2 years before license expiration, including 1 hour on preventing medication errors and 2 hours of live instruction. Vaccinating pharmacists must include 4 vaccination-related hours.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Maryland Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Maryland Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Maryland pharmacists need?
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30 hours of approved CE every two years.
Is medication error CE required in Maryland?
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Yes — 1 hour on preventing medication errors each cycle.
How many live hours are required in Maryland?
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At least 2 of the 30 hours must be live instruction.
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