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Maine Pharmacy CE Requirements
Maine pharmacists need 15 hours of continuing education every year.
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Maine pharmacy license renewal
| Licenses covered | Pharmacist (RPh) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 15 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every year [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | An annual renewal license requires certification of at least 15 hours of approved continuing professional pharmaceutical education during the preceding calendar year. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
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Renew Online Covers: Maine Board of Pharmacy.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Pharmacist |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Confirm the cycle and expiration date for your specific license with the board. |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | Renew Online |
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Source review dates · 2 sources
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- Board of Pharmacy | Contact Your Board | NABP Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Board of Pharmacy | Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Maine pharmacy CE, answered
How many CE hours do Maine pharmacists need?
Maine pharmacists need 15 hours of continuing education every year. An annual renewal license requires certification of at least 15 hours of approved continuing professional pharmaceutical education during the preceding calendar year.
Does Maine require specific CE topics for pharmacists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Maine Board of Pharmacy for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Maine?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Maine Board of Pharmacy.
Sources & verification
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- Title 32, §13735: Continuing pharmacy education ↗legislature.maine.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (5)
“calendar year preceding an application for renewal, the applicant has participated in not less than 15 hours of approved courses of continuing professional pharmaceutical education as set out in this section. For a pharmacist authorized to administer drugs and immunizations, of the 15 hours to be completed, at least 2 hours must be in board-approved”
“calendar year preceding an application for renewal, the applicant has participated in not less than 15 hours of approved courses of continuing professional pharmaceutical education as set out in this section. For a pharmacist authorized to administer drugs and immunizations, of the 15 hours to be completed, at least 2 hours must be in board-approved”
“calendar year preceding an application for renewal, the applicant has participated in not less than 15 hours of approved courses of continuing professional pharmaceutical education as set out in this section. For a pharmacist authorized to administer drugs and immunizations, of the 15 hours to be completed, at least 2 hours must be in board-approved”
“§13741 §13735. Continuing pharmacy education An annual renewal license may not be issued by the board until the applicant certifies to the board that, during the calendar year preceding an application for renewal, the applicant has participated in not less than 15 hours of approved courses of continuing professional pharmaceutical education as set out in this section. For”
“§13741 §13735. Continuing pharmacy education An annual renewal license may not be issued by the board until the applicant certifies to the board that, during the calendar year preceding an application for renewal, the applicant has participated in not less than 15 hours of approved courses of continuing professional pharmaceutical education as set out in this section. For”