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Mississippi Pharmacy CE Requirements
Mississippi pharmacists need 15 hours of continuing education every year. 2 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Mississippi 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 | Pharmacists must complete 15 hours of continuing education each annual licensure period. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Opioid abuse and prevention or addiction-related issue; Live instruction [1] |
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.
State-mandated topics
- Opioid abuse and prevention or addiction-related issue — 2 hours [1]
At least 2 hours of the continuing education received each year must be related to opioid abuse and prevention or another drug of abuse or addiction-related issue.
- Live instruction — 2 hours [1]
At least 2 hours each year must be obtained via a live seminar; live webcasts qualify.
Good to know
- At least 2 hours of the continuing education received each year must be obtained via a live seminar. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy ↗ before you renew.
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License Verification & Renewal Covers: Mississippi 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 | License Verification & Renewal |
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Source review dates · 2 sources
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- Board of Pharmacy | Contact Your Board | NABP Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Home | Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Mississippi pharmacy CE, answered
How many CE hours do Mississippi pharmacists need?
Mississippi pharmacists need 15 hours of continuing education every year. 2 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice. Pharmacists must complete 15 hours of continuing education each annual licensure period.
Does Mississippi require specific CE topics for pharmacists?
Opioid abuse and prevention or addiction-related issue (2 hours): At least 2 hours of the continuing education received each year must be related to opioid abuse and prevention or another drug of abuse or addiction-related issue. Live instruction (2 hours): At least 2 hours each year must be obtained via a live seminar; live webcasts qualify.
Do free online CE courses count in Mississippi?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy.
Sources & verification
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- Continuing Education | Mississippi Board of Pharmacy ↗www.mbp.ms.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (8)
“IV License Renewal and Continuing Education i. Fifteen (15) hours of continuing education is required for each licensure period.ii. At least two (2) hours of the continuing education received each year must be related to opioid abuse and prevention or some other drug of abuse or addiction-related”
“IV License Renewal and Continuing Education i. Fifteen (15) hours of continuing education is required for each licensure period.ii. At least two (2) hours of the continuing education received each year must be related to opioid abuse and prevention or some other drug of abuse or addiction-related”
“IV License Renewal and Continuing Education i. Fifteen (15) hours of continuing education is required for each licensure period.ii. At least two (2) hours of the continuing education received each year must be related to opioid abuse and prevention or some other drug of abuse or addiction-related”
“drug of abuse or addiction-related issue.iii. At least two (2) hours of the continuing education received each year must be obtained via a live seminar. Live webcasts are valid for this requirement. To read the full amended regulation: Article License RenewalDownload CE Application To apply for CE: CE ApplicationDownload”
“drug of abuse or addiction-related issue.iii. At least two (2) hours of the continuing education received each year must be obtained via a live seminar. Live webcasts are valid for this requirement. To read the full amended regulation: Article License RenewalDownload CE Application To apply for CE: CE ApplicationDownload”
“education is required for each licensure period.ii. At least two (2) hours of the continuing education received each year must be related to opioid abuse and prevention or some other drug of abuse or addiction-related issue.iii. At least two (2) hours of the continuing education received each year must be obtained via a live seminar.”
“drug of abuse or addiction-related issue.iii. At least two (2) hours of the continuing education received each year must be obtained via a live seminar. Live webcasts are valid for this requirement. To read the full amended regulation: Article License RenewalDownload CE Application To apply for CE: CE ApplicationDownload”
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