If you hold a Vermont pharmacist license, the Vermont Board of Pharmacy requires 30 CE hours each two-year cycle (renewal due July 31 of odd years), at least 10 of which must be live. Controlled-substance dispensers and immunizers have added 2-hour requirements. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty CE hours each biennial cycle.
10 live hours
At least 10 hours must be live.
Controlled substances (2)
2 hours for controlled-substance dispensers.
Due July 31 (odd years)
Renewal is due July 31 of odd-numbered years.
How many CE hours Vermont pharmacists need
Vermont requires 30 CE hours each two-year cycle, at least 10 of which must be live.
Mandated subject requirements
- Live: at least 10 hours.
- Controlled substances: 2 hours for prescribers/dispensers.
- Immunization: 2 hours for authorized immunizers.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Vermont pharmacist licenses renew biennially by July 31 of odd years. Complete and document your 30 hours, including mandated topics, before that date.
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- Live Continuing Education10 hrs
At least 10 of the 30 hours must be completed in a live setting.
- Controlled Substances2 hrs
Pharmacists who prescribe or dispense controlled substances must complete 2 controlled-substance hours each cycle.
- Immunization CE2 hrs
Pharmacists authorized to administer vaccines must complete 2 immunization-focused hours each cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Vermont pharmacists must complete 30 CE hours each two-year cycle (renewal due July 31 of odd years), at least 10 of which must be live. Pharmacists who prescribe/dispense controlled substances need 2 controlled-substance hours; immunizers need 2 immunization hours.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Vermont Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Vermont Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional Regulation). Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Vermont Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Vermont pharmacists need?
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30 CE hours every two years.
How many live hours are required in Vermont?
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At least 10 of the 30 hours must be live.
When is Vermont pharmacist CE due?
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By July 31 of odd-numbered years.
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