If you hold a Tennessee pharmacist license, the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy requires at least 30 hours of CPE during each two-year license cycle, at least 15 of which must be live contact programs. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty CPE hours each two-year cycle.
15 live hours
At least 15 hours must be live contact programs.
ACPE / Board approved
Programs must be ACPE or board approved.
Random audit
The Board enforces CPE through random post-renewal audits.
How many CE hours Tennessee pharmacists need
Tennessee requires at least 30 hours of CPE per two-year license cycle.
Live hour requirement
- Live: at least 15 of the 30 hours must be live contact programs designated 'live' by an ACPE-approved provider.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Tennessee pharmacist licenses renew biennially. Submit a sworn statement of completion with your renewal and keep records in case of audit.
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- Live Contact Programs15 hrs
At least 15 of the 30 hours must be obtained through live contact programs designated 'live' by an ACPE-approved provider (or board-approved).
Always confirm with your licensing board
Tennessee pharmacists must complete at least 30 hours of CPE during each two-year license cycle, at least 15 of which must be live contact programs designated 'live' by an ACPE-approved provider or board-approved.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Tennessee Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Tennessee Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Tennessee pharmacists need?
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At least 30 hours of CPE per two-year cycle.
How many live hours are required in Tennessee?
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At least 15 of the 30 hours must be live contact programs.
Does Tennessee audit pharmacist CE?
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Yes — the Board conducts random post-renewal audits.
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