If you hold a North Carolina pharmacist license, the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy requires 15 hours of CE annually, at least 5 of which must be contact (live two-way) programs. Up to 5 surplus hours may carry forward one year. Below is the full breakdown.
15 hours / year
Fifteen CE hours each year.
5 contact hours
At least 5 live two-way contact hours.
Carryover 5
Up to 5 surplus hours may carry to next year.
ACPE / NCAP
ACPE and NCAP-accredited CE are accepted.
How many CE hours North Carolina pharmacists need
North Carolina requires 15 hours of CE annually, including 5 contact (live two-way) hours.
Contact hour requirement and carryover
- Contact programs: 5 hours with live two-way communication (qualifying online courses count).
- Carryover: up to 5 surplus hours may apply to the following year.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
North Carolina pharmacist licenses renew annually. Complete and document your 15 hours and keep records for three years.
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- Contact / Live Programs5 hrs · per year
At least 5 of the 15 annual hours must be contact programs with live two-way communication between presenter and attendee (qualifying online courses count).
Always confirm with your licensing board
North Carolina pharmacists must accumulate 15 hours of CE annually, at least 5 of which must be contact (live two-way) programs. Up to 5 surplus hours may carry forward one year. ACPE and NCAP CE are accepted.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
North Carolina Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do North Carolina pharmacists need?
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15 hours of CE annually.
How many contact hours are required in North Carolina?
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At least 5 of the 15 hours must be live two-way contact programs.
Does North Carolina allow CE carryover?
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Yes — up to 5 surplus hours may carry forward one year.
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