If you hold an Oregon pharmacist license, the Oregon Board of Pharmacy requires at least 30 hours of continuing pharmacy education each biennial cycle (July 1-June 30), including 2 hours pharmacy law, 2 hours patient safety, 2 hours cultural competency, and 1 hour pain management. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty CPE hours each biennial cycle.
Law + safety (2+2)
2 hours pharmacy law and 2 hours patient safety.
Cultural competency (2)
2 hours of cultural competency CPE.
Pain management (1)
1 hour from the Oregon Pain Management Commission.
How many CE hours Oregon pharmacists need
Oregon requires at least 30 hours of continuing pharmacy education each biennial cycle.
Mandated subject requirements
- Pharmacy law: 2 hours.
- Patient safety: 2 hours.
- Cultural competency: 2 hours.
- Pain management: 1 hour (Oregon Pain Management Commission).
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Oregon pharmacist licenses renew biennially by June 30 of odd years. Excess hours do not carry over. Retain documentation for six years.
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View pricingOregon Pharmacists CME at a glance
- Pharmacy Law2 hrs
2 hours of continuing pharmacy education in pharmacy law each cycle.
- Patient Safety2 hrs
2 hours of patient safety CPE each cycle.
- Cultural Competency2 hrs
2 hours of cultural competency CPE each cycle.
- Pain Management1 hr
1 hour of pain management provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission each cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Oregon pharmacists must complete at least 30 hours of continuing pharmacy education each biennial cycle (July 1-June 30), including 2 hours pharmacy law, 2 hours patient safety, 2 hours cultural competency, and 1 hour pain management (Oregon Pain Management Commission). Renewal is due June 30 of odd years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Oregon Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Oregon Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Oregon pharmacists need?
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30 CPE hours every two years.
Is cultural competency CE required in Oregon?
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Yes — 2 hours of cultural competency CPE each cycle.
Is pain management CE required in Oregon?
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Yes — 1 hour provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission each cycle.
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