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Montana Pharmacy CE Requirements
Montana pharmacists need to meet a continuing competency requirement every year (or another option the board accepts).
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Montana pharmacy license renewal
| Licenses covered | Pharmacist (RPh) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| CE period | Every year [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | CPE is required within the 12 months before June 30. The total depends on approved group-program participation. [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.
Other ways to meet the requirement
- 15 clock hours with at least 5 hours in an approved group setting. [1]
- 20 clock hours if fewer than 5 hours were taken in an approved group program. [1]
Good to know
- Pharmacists must complete 1.5 CEU (15 clock hours) if at least 5 hours are obtained in an approved group setting, or 2.0 CEU (20 clock hours) if not. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Montana Board of Pharmacy ↗ before you renew.
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Renew License Covers: Montana 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 License |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Source review dates · 2 sources
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- Board of Pharmacy | Contact Your Board | NABP Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Board of Pharmacy Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Questions
Montana pharmacy CE, answered
How many CE hours do Montana pharmacists need?
Montana pharmacists need to meet a continuing competency requirement every year (or another option the board accepts). CPE is required within the 12 months before June 30. The total depends on approved group-program participation.
Does Montana require specific CE topics for pharmacists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Montana Board of Pharmacy for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Montana?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Montana Board of Pharmacy.
Sources & verification
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- FAQ's ↗boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (7)
“for a pharmacist license? The Board requires 1.5 CEU (15 clock hours) with a minimum of 5 hours to be obtained in an approved group setting or 2.0 CEU (20 clock hours) if you do not take at least 5 hours in an approved group program. The CEU is required within the 12 months prior to June 30 in order”
“for a pharmacist license? The Board requires 1.5 CEU (15 clock hours) with a minimum of 5 hours to be obtained in an approved group setting or 2.0 CEU (20 clock hours) if you do not take at least 5 hours in an approved group program. The CEU is required within the 12 months prior to June 30 in order”
“at least 5 hours in an approved group program. The CEU is required within the 12 months prior to June 30 in order to renew your license. An additional 15 hours may be accumulated and applied to the following licensing year. Once approved, a course may not be used more than once to satisfy this requirement.”
“to be obtained in an approved group setting or 2.0 CEU (20 clock hours) if you do not take at least 5 hours in an approved group program. The CEU is required within the 12 months prior to June 30 in order to renew your license. An additional 15 hours may be accumulated and applied to the following”
“The Board requires 1.5 CEU (15 clock hours) with a minimum of 5 hours to be obtained in an approved group setting or 2.0 CEU (20 clock hours) if you do not take at least 5 hours in an approved group program. The CEU is required within the 12 months prior to June 30 in order to renew your license. An additional 15 hours may be accumulated and applied to the following licensing year. Once approved, a course may not be used more than once to satisfy this requirement. Pharmacists renewing as a new graduate are exempt from this requirement. Pharmacists residing in another state are required to meet Montana's requirements for continuing education. Is a pharmacy technician required to maintain continuing education? A pharmacy technician is required to maintain a current Pharmacy Technician certif”
“The Board requires 1.5 CEU (15 clock hours) with a minimum of 5 hours to be obtained in an approved group setting or 2.0 CEU (20 clock hours) if you do not take at least 5 hours in an approved group program. The CEU is required within the 12 months prior to June 30 in order to renew your license. An additional 15 hours may be accumulated and applied to the following licensing year. Once approved, a course may not be used more than once to satisfy this requirement. Pharmacists renewing as a new graduate are exempt from this requirement. Pharmacists residing in another state are required to meet Montana's requirements for continuing education. Is a pharmacy technician required to maintain continuing education? A pharmacy technician is required to maintain a current Pharmacy Technician certif”
“The Board requires 1.5 CEU (15 clock hours) with a minimum of 5 hours to be obtained in an approved group setting or 2.0 CEU (20 clock hours) if you do not take at least 5 hours in an approved group program. The CEU is required within the 12 months prior to June 30 in order to renew your license. An additional 15 hours may be accumulated and applied to the following licensing year. Once approved, a course may not be used more than once to satisfy this requirement. Pharmacists renewing as a new graduate are exempt from this requirement. Pharmacists residing in another state are required to meet Montana's requirements for continuing education. Is a pharmacy technician required to maintain continuing education? A pharmacy technician is require”