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Oregon Pharmacy CE Requirements
Oregon pharmacists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 4 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Oregon pharmacy license renewal
| Licenses covered | Pharmacist (RPh) [2] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [2] |
| Hours per CE period | 30 hours [2] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Oregon pharmacist licenses expire June 30 of odd-numbered years. The pharmacist CPE total is 30 hours; technician requirements are separate. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Pharmacy law; Patient safety or medication error prevention; Cultural competency; Oregon Pain Management Commission training [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
- Pharmacy law — 2 hours [1]
Renewal CPE includes 2 hours of Pharmacy Law.
- Patient safety or medication error prevention — 2 hours [1]
Renewal CPE includes 2 hours of Patient Safety or Medication Error Prevention.
- Cultural competency — 2 hours [1]
Renewal CPE includes 2 hours of cultural competency CPE approved by the Oregon Health Authority.
- Oregon Pain Management Commission training — 1 hour [1]
Complete the one-hour pain management CPE provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission before submitting the pharmacist renewal application.
Good to know
- Pharmacists also complete 23 hours of additional continuing pharmacy education provided by an ACPE-accredited provider or approved by the board, plus 1 hour in pain management provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy ↗ before you renew.
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Update or Renew My License/Registration Covers: Oregon 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 | Update or Renew My License/Registration |
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
- Oregon Board of Pharmacy : Welcome Page : State of Oregon Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Oregon pharmacy CE, answered
How many CE hours do Oregon pharmacists need?
Oregon pharmacists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 4 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice. Oregon pharmacist licenses expire June 30 of odd-numbered years. The pharmacist CPE total is 30 hours; technician requirements are separate.
Does Oregon require specific CE topics for pharmacists?
Pharmacy law (2 hours): Renewal CPE includes 2 hours of Pharmacy Law. Patient safety or medication error prevention (2 hours): Renewal CPE includes 2 hours of Patient Safety or Medication Error Prevention. Cultural competency (2 hours): Renewal CPE includes 2 hours of cultural competency CPE approved by the Oregon Health Authority. Oregon Pain Management Commission training (1 hours): Complete the one-hour pain management CPE provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission before submitting the pharmacist renewal application.
Do free online CE courses count in Oregon?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.
Sources & verification
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- Oregon Board of Pharmacy : Update or Renew My License/Registration : State of Oregon ↗www.oregon.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (7)
“CPE, you will be subject to disciplinary action.Required CPE includes: 2 hours of Pharmacy Law2 hours of Patient Safety or Medication Error Prevention2 hours of cultural competency CPE either approved by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.450 or any”
“CPE.Required CPE includes:2 hours of Pharmacy Law2 hours of Patient Safety or Medication Error Prevention2 hours of cultural competency CPE either approved by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.450 or any cultural competency CPE14 hours of CPE in subjects pertinent”
“Patient Safety or Medication Error Prevention2 hours of cultural competency CPE either approved by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.450 or any cultural competency CPE14 hours of CPE in subjects pertinent to pharmacy per OAR 855-135-0010(1)(a)-(e)**If you have more than the required”
“provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission23 hours of additional continuing pharmacy education**If you have more than the required hours of the categories listed above, you may count those hours toward the remaining 23 “additional” hours. For the current”
“Oregon Pharmacist licenses expire June 30th of each odd year. Renewals submitted after the license expiration will be subject to a late fee per OAR 855-110-0005(6)(a). Step by step instructions to create a new eGov account to update or renew your INDIVIDUAL licenseRPH 2025 Rene”
“Oregon Pharmacist licenses expire June 30th of each odd year. Renewals submitted after the license expiration will be subject to a late fee per OAR 855-110-0005(6)(a). Step by step instructions to create a new eGov account to update or renew your INDIVIDUAL licenseRPH 2025 Rene”
“1 hour in pain management provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission23 hours of additional continuing pharmacy education**If you have more than the required hours of the categories listed above, you may count those hours toward the remaining 23 “additional” hours. For the current pharmacist renewal cycle and all future renewal cycles, pharmacists must attest to completing the OPMC CPE course prior to submission of the renewal application Once complete, you must upload the certificate into your eGov profile. Completion of the one hour pain management CPE provided by the OPMC is also required for initial licensure as a pharmacist. See OAR 855-135 for additional information regarding CPE requirements. Pharmacy Technicians TitlePharmacy TechniciansInformationPharmacy Technician licenses expire June 30th of each even year.Renewals s”
- RPH CPE FAQ ↗www.oregon.gov · PDF · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (3)
“you MUST complete each of the required 30 hours of CPE in the period of July 1, 2023 –the date of renewal. Per OAR 855-135-0050(1), to be eligible for renewal, you must complete the following: (a) Two hours of CPE in pharmacy law; (b) Two hours of CPE in patient safety or medication error prevention; (c) Two hours of CPE in cultural competency either approved by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.450 or any cultural competency; (d) One hour of CPE in pain management, provided by the Pain Management Commission of the Oregon Health Authority; and (d) Twenty-three additional hours of CPE in subjects pertinent to pharmacy per OAR 855-135-0”
“you MUST complete each of the required 30 hours of CPE in the period of July 1, 2023 –the date of renewal. Per OAR 855-135-0050(1), to be eligible for renewal, you must complete the following: (a) Two hours of CPE in pharmacy law; (b) Two hours of CPE in patient safety or medication error prevention; (c) Two hours of CPE in cultural competency either approved by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.450 or any cultural competency; (d) One hour of CPE in pain management, provided by the Pain Management Commission of the Oregon Health Authority; and (d) Twenty-three additional hours of CPE in subjects pertinent to pharmacy per OAR 855-135-0”
“you MUST complete each of the required 30 hours of CPE in the period of July 1, 2023 –the date of renewal. Per OAR 855-135-0050(1), to be eligible for renewal, you must complete the following: (a) Two hours of CPE in pharmacy law; (b) Two hours of CPE in patient safety or medication error prevention; (c) Two hours of CPE in cultural competency either approved by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.450 or any cultural competency; (d) One hour of CPE in pain management, provided by the Pain Management Commission of the Oregon Health Authority; and (d) Twenty-three additional hours of CPE in subjects pertinent to pharmacy per OAR 855-135-0”