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New Mexico Pharmacy CE Requirements
New Mexico pharmacists need 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years. 3 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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New Mexico pharmacy license renewal
| Licenses covered | Pharmacist (RPh) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 30 contact hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Pharmacist license renewal requires 3.0 CEU (30 contact hours) every two years. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Patient safety; Pharmacy law; Safe and appropriate use of opioids [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
- Patient safety — 2 hours [1]
At least 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) per renewal period must be in the area of patient safety as applicable to the practice of pharmacy.
- Pharmacy law — 2 hours [1]
At least 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) per renewal period must be in the subject area of pharmacy law offered by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
- Safe and appropriate use of opioids — 2 hours [1]
At least 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) per renewal period must be in the area of safe and appropriate use of opioids.
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Renew a License Covers: New Mexico 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 a 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
- NM RLD | Official Website of the NM Regulation & Licensing Dept. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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New Mexico pharmacy CE, answered
How many CE hours do New Mexico pharmacists need?
New Mexico pharmacists need 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years. 3 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice. Pharmacist license renewal requires 3.0 CEU (30 contact hours) every two years.
Does New Mexico require specific CE topics for pharmacists?
Patient safety (2 hours): At least 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) per renewal period must be in the area of patient safety as applicable to the practice of pharmacy. Pharmacy law (2 hours): At least 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) per renewal period must be in the subject area of pharmacy law offered by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy. Safe and appropriate use of opioids (2 hours): At least 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) per renewal period must be in the area of safe and appropriate use of opioids.
Do free online CE courses count in New Mexico?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
Sources & verification
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- 16.19.4 NMAC ↗www.srca.nm.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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