If you hold a Utah pharmacist license, the Utah Board of Pharmacy requires 30 hours each two-year cycle (renewal due September 30 of odd years), including 12 live or technology-enabled hours, 15 hours in disease-state/drug-therapy topics, and 1 hour of pharmacy law or ethics. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty CE hours each biennial cycle.
12 live hours
12 live or technology-enabled hours.
Drug therapy (15)
15 hours in disease-state/drug-therapy/safety/immunization.
Law/ethics (1)
1 hour of pharmacy law or ethics.
How many CE hours Utah pharmacists need
Utah requires 30 hours each two-year cycle, due September 30 of odd-numbered years.
Mandated subject requirements
- Live/technology-enabled: 12 hours.
- Disease state/drug therapy: 15 hours.
- Pharmacy law/ethics: 1 hour.
- Immunizers and certain service providers add 2 hours each.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Utah pharmacist licenses renew biennially by September 30 of odd years. Complete and document your 30 hours, including mandated topics, before that date.
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View pricingUtah Pharmacists CME at a glance
- Live / Technology-Enabled CE12 hrs
12 hours of live or technology-enabled participation in lectures, seminars, or workshops.
- Disease State / Drug Therapy15 hrs
15 hours in disease-state management, drug therapy, AIDS therapy, patient safety, or immunizations.
- Pharmacy Law or Ethics1 hr
1 hour of pharmacy law or ethics each cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Utah pharmacists must complete 30 hours each two-year cycle (renewal due September 30 of odd years), including 12 live or technology-enabled hours, 15 hours in disease-state/drug-therapy/patient-safety/immunization topics, and 1 hour of pharmacy law or ethics.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Utah Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Utah Board of Pharmacy (DOPL). Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Utah Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Utah pharmacists need?
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30 hours every two years.
How many live hours are required in Utah?
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12 hours of live or technology-enabled CE each cycle.
Is law/ethics CE required in Utah?
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Yes — 1 hour of pharmacy law or ethics each cycle.
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