If you hold a Minnesota pharmacist license, the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy requires 30 hours of approved CE every two years, of which 20 must be directly related to the area of licensure and up to 10 may be generally related. Reporting is due by September 30 of even-numbered years. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty hours of approved CE each biennial cycle.
20 directly related
At least 20 hours directly related to licensure.
ACPE accredited
Minnesota accepts ACPE-accredited courses.
Due Sept 30 (even years)
Reporting is due September 30 of even-numbered years.
How many CE hours Minnesota pharmacists need
Minnesota requires 30 hours of approved CE every two years, with at least 20 directly related to the area of licensure.
Composition requirement
- Directly related: at least 20 of the 30 hours.
- Generally related: up to 10 hours may be in generally related topics.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Minnesota pharmacist licenses renew biennially. CE reporting is due by September 30 of even-numbered years.
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- Directly Related to Licensure20 hrs
At least 20 of the 30 contact hours must be directly related to the area of licensure; up to 10 may be generally related.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Minnesota pharmacists must complete 30 hours of approved CE every two years, of which 20 must be directly related to the area of licensure and up to 10 may be generally related. Reporting is due by September 30 of even-numbered years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Minnesota Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Minnesota pharmacists need?
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30 hours of approved CE every two years.
How many must be directly related in Minnesota?
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At least 20 of the 30 hours must be directly related to the area of licensure.
When is Minnesota pharmacist CE due?
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Reporting is due September 30 of even-numbered years.
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