If you hold a Montana pharmacist license, the Montana Board of Pharmacy requires 15 hours (1.5 CEU) including 5 live hours, or 20 hours with no live requirement, completed in the 12 months before June 30. Up to 15 excess hours may carry over. Below is the full breakdown.
15 (5 live) or 20 hrs/year
Fifteen hours with 5 live, or 20 hours with no live requirement.
Carryover allowed
Up to 15 excess hours may carry to the next year.
Due June 30
Hours must be completed in the 12 months before June 30.
ACPE accredited
Montana accepts ACPE-accredited courses.
How many CE hours Montana pharmacists need
Montana offers two annual options: 15 hours including 5 live (0.5 CEU group), or 20 hours with no live requirement.
Live requirement and carryover
- Live/group: 0.5 CEU (5 hours) under the 15-hour option.
- Carryover: up to 15 excess hours may apply to the following year.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Montana pharmacist licenses renew annually (May 2-June 30). Complete and document your hours in the 12 months before June 30.
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- Live / Group Setting CE5 hrs · per year
Under the 15-hour option, 0.5 CEU (5 hours) must be obtained in an approved contact/group setting. Choosing the 20-hour option removes the live requirement.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Montana pharmacists must complete 15 hours (1.5 CEU) including 0.5 CEU (5 hours) in an approved contact/group setting, OR 20 hours (2.0 CEU) with no live requirement. Hours must be completed in the 12 months before June 30; up to 15 excess hours may carry to the next year.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Montana Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Montana Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Montana Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Montana pharmacists need?
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15 hours with 5 live, or 20 hours with no live requirement, each year.
Does Montana allow CE carryover?
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Yes — up to 15 excess hours may carry to the following licensing year.
When is Montana pharmacist CE due?
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Hours must be completed in the 12 months before June 30.
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