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Ohio Pharmacy CE Requirements
Ohio pharmacists need 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
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Ohio 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 | Pharmacists must complete 30 contact hours (3.0 CEUs) of approved continuing education every two years prior to renewal. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
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2026-09-29 Final Reminder - Certified Technician Renewal Notice - Restricted Status Covers: Ohio 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 | $250 Pharmacist license renewal. [source] |
| Renewal application | 2026-09-29 Final Reminder - Certified Technician Renewal Notice - Restricted Status |
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Source review dates · 3 sources
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- Board of Pharmacy | Contact Your Board | NABP Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Ohio Board of Pharmacy Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Ohio Board of Pharmacy Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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Ohio pharmacy CE, answered
How many CE hours do Ohio pharmacists need?
Ohio pharmacists need 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years. Pharmacists must complete 30 contact hours (3.0 CEUs) of approved continuing education every two years prior to renewal.
Does Ohio require specific CE topics for pharmacists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Ohio Board of Pharmacy for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Ohio?
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Sources & verification
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- Rule 4729:1-5-02 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws ↗codes.ohio.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (5)
“paragraph (A)(2) of this rule, three C.E.U.s (thirty contact hours) of approved continuing education shall be completed by a pharmacist licensed in accordance with Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code prior to the renewal of the pharmacist's license. At least 0.2 C.E.U.s of the total required C.E.U.s must be obtained in pharmacy jurisprudence”
“paragraph (A)(2) of this rule, three C.E.U.s (thirty contact hours) of approved continuing education shall be completed by a pharmacist licensed in accordance with Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code prior to the renewal of the pharmacist's license. At least 0.2 C.E.U.s of the total required C.E.U.s must be obtained in pharmacy jurisprudence”
“paragraph (A)(2) of this rule, three C.E.U.s (thirty contact hours) of approved continuing education shall be completed by a pharmacist licensed in accordance with Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code prior to the renewal of the pharmacist's license. At least 0.2 C.E.U.s of the total required C.E.U.s must be obtained in pharmacy jurisprudence”
“education requirements of that state, and who have not practiced pharmacy in Ohio at any time during the two years prior to the renewal date in which a pharmacist's license must be renewed, may renew their license in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code without having to comply with the requirements of this rule.(G)”
“education requirements of that state, and who have not practiced pharmacy in Ohio at any time during the two years prior to the renewal date in which a pharmacist's license must be renewed, may renew their license in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code without having to comply with the requirements of this rule.(G)”