If you hold a Mississippi pharmacist license, the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy requires 15 hours of CE per licensure period, including at least 2 hours on opioid abuse/prevention and 2 hours via live seminar. Below is the full breakdown.
15 hours / period
Fifteen CE hours per licensure period.
Opioid (2 hrs)
2 hours on opioid/drug abuse or addiction.
Live (2 hrs)
2 hours via live seminar (webcasts qualify).
ACPE accredited
Mississippi accepts ACPE-accredited courses.
How many CE hours Mississippi pharmacists need
Mississippi requires 15 hours of CE per licensure period.
Mandated subject requirements
- Opioid/drug abuse: at least 2 hours.
- Live seminar: at least 2 hours (live webcasts qualify).
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Mississippi pharmacist licenses renew annually. Complete and document your 15 hours, including mandated topics, before your renewal deadline.
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View pricingMississippi Pharmacists CME at a glance
- Opioid / Drug Abuse2 hrs · per year
At least 2 hours must relate to opioid abuse and prevention or another drug-of-abuse or addiction-related issue.
- Live Seminar2 hrs · per year
At least 2 hours must be obtained via a live seminar; live webcasts are valid for this requirement.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Mississippi pharmacists must complete 15 hours of CE per licensure period, including at least 2 hours related to opioid abuse/prevention or another drug of abuse, and at least 2 hours obtained via live seminar (live webcasts qualify).
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Mississippi Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Mississippi Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Mississippi pharmacists need?
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15 hours of CE per licensure period.
Is opioid CE required in Mississippi?
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Yes — at least 2 hours on opioid/drug abuse or addiction.
Are live hours required in Mississippi?
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Yes — at least 2 hours must be obtained via live seminar (live webcasts qualify).
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