If you hold a Pennsylvania pharmacist license, the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy requires 30 contact hours each biennial renewal period, including 2 hours patient safety, 2 hours child abuse recognition and reporting, and 2 hours Act 124 opioid education. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty contact hours each biennial cycle.
Patient safety (2)
2 hours in ACPE Patient Safety courses.
Child abuse (2)
2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting.
Opioid (2)
2 hours of Act 124 opioid education.
How many CE hours Pennsylvania pharmacists need
Pennsylvania requires 30 contact hours each biennial renewal period.
Mandated subject requirements
- Patient safety: 2 hours.
- Child abuse recognition & reporting: 2 hours.
- Act 124 opioid: 2 hours.
- Injectables/immunizations: 2 hours if authorized.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Pennsylvania pharmacist licenses renew biennially. Complete and document your 30 hours, including mandated topics, before your renewal deadline.
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View pricingPennsylvania Pharmacists CME at a glance
- Patient Safety2 hrs
2 of the 30 hours must be in ACPE Patient Safety topic-designator courses.
- Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting2 hrs
At least 2 hours in approved child abuse recognition and reporting courses.
- Act 124 Opioid Education2 hrs
At least 2 hours of Act 124 opioid CE (pain management, addiction identification, or opioid prescribing/dispensing practices).
- Injectable Medications / Immunizations2 hrs
Licensees authorized to administer injectable medications, biologicals, and immunizations must complete 2 related hours.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Pennsylvania pharmacists must complete 30 contact hours each biennial renewal period, including 2 hours patient safety, 2 hours child abuse recognition and reporting, and 2 hours Act 124 opioid education. CPE must be from ACPE-accredited providers (except the child abuse course).
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Pennsylvania 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.
Pennsylvania Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Pennsylvania pharmacists need?
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30 contact hours every two years.
Is child abuse training required in Pennsylvania?
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Yes — at least 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting each cycle.
Is opioid CE required in Pennsylvania?
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Yes — at least 2 hours of Act 124 opioid education each cycle.
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