If you hold an Ohio pharmacist license, the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy requires 3.0 CEU (30 contact hours) within the 2 years before the September 15 renewal, including at least 2 hours in pharmacy jurisprudence and 2 hours in patient or medication safety. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty contact hours each biennial cycle.
Jurisprudence (2 hrs)
At least 2 hours in pharmacy jurisprudence.
Patient safety (2 hrs)
At least 2 hours in patient or medication safety.
Due September 15
Hours must be completed in the 2 years before September 15.
How many CE hours Ohio pharmacists need
Ohio requires 30 contact hours within the 2 years before the September 15 renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Jurisprudence: at least 2 hours.
- Patient/medication safety: at least 2 hours.
- Volunteer hours may cover at most one-third (10 hours) of the requirement.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Ohio pharmacist licenses renew biennially by September 15. Complete and document your 30 hours, including mandated topics, before that date.
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- Pharmacy Jurisprudence2 hrs
At least 0.2 CEU (2 hours) must be in pharmacy jurisprudence each cycle.
- Patient / Medication Safety2 hrs
At least 0.2 CEU (2 hours) must be in patient or medication safety each cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Ohio pharmacists must complete 3.0 CEU (30 contact hours) within the 2 years before the September 15 renewal, including at least 2 hours in pharmacy jurisprudence and 2 hours in patient or medication safety. Volunteer hours may cover at most one-third (10 hours).
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Ohio Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Ohio pharmacists need?
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30 contact hours every two years.
Is jurisprudence CE required in Ohio?
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Yes — at least 2 hours of pharmacy jurisprudence each cycle.
When is Ohio pharmacist CE due?
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By September 15, covering the preceding 2 years.
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