If you hold a Virginia pharmacist license, the Virginia Board of Pharmacy requires at least 1.5 CEU (15 contact hours) of approved continuing pharmacy education for each annual renewal, at least 3 of which must be live or real-time interactive. Below is the full breakdown.
15 hours / year
Fifteen contact hours of CPE each year.
3 live hours
At least 3 hours must be live or real-time interactive.
No carryover
Excess hours do not carry to the next year.
Volunteer credit
Up to 2 hours may be earned via qualifying volunteer pharmacy service.
How many CE hours Virginia pharmacists need
Virginia requires 15 contact hours of CPE for each annual renewal.
Live hour requirement
- Live/interactive: at least 3 of the 15 hours must be live or real-time interactive.
- Up to 2 hours may be satisfied through qualifying uncompensated volunteer pharmacy service.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Virginia pharmacist licenses renew annually. Excess hours cannot be carried forward. Complete and document your 15 hours before renewal.
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- Live / Real-Time Interactive CE3 hrs · per year
At least 3 of the 15 contact hours must be live or real-time interactive each year.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Virginia pharmacists must complete at least 1.5 CEU (15 contact hours) of approved continuing pharmacy education for each annual renewal, at least 3 of which must be live or real-time interactive. Excess hours do not carry forward.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Virginia Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Virginia Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Virginia pharmacists need?
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15 contact hours of CPE each year.
How many live hours are required in Virginia?
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At least 3 of the 15 hours must be live or real-time interactive.
Does Virginia allow CE carryover?
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No — excess hours may not be transferred to another year.
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