If you hold a North Dakota pharmacist license, the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy requires 15 CE hours each year prior to the February 28 renewal date. Hours may be home study or live. Below is the full breakdown.
15 hours / year
Fifteen CE hours each year.
Due February 28
CE must be completed before the February 28 renewal.
Naloxone (one-time)
1-hour naloxone CE for authorized dispensers.
First-renewal exempt
First renewal is exempt from CE.
How many CE hours North Dakota pharmacists need
North Dakota requires 15 CE hours each year, completed before the February 28 renewal.
Naloxone requirement
- Naloxone: a one-time 1-hour CE for pharmacists authorized to dispense naloxone.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
North Dakota pharmacist licenses renew annually by February 28. The first renewal is exempt from CE. Complete and document your 15 hours before the deadline.
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- Naloxone Use1 hr · one time
Pharmacists authorized to dispense naloxone must complete a one-time 1-hour CE pertaining to the use of naloxone.
Always confirm with your licensing board
North Dakota pharmacists must complete 15 CE hours each year prior to the February 28 renewal date. Hours may be home study or live. Pharmacists authorized to dispense naloxone must complete a one-time 1-hour naloxone CE.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: North Dakota 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 Dakota Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do North Dakota pharmacists need?
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15 CE hours each year.
When is North Dakota pharmacist CE due?
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By February 28 each year.
Is naloxone CE required in North Dakota?
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Yes — a one-time 1-hour naloxone CE for authorized dispensers.
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