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Rhode Island Pharmacy CE Requirements
Rhode Island 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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Rhode Island 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 (1.5 CEUs) of continuing education between January 1 and December 31 of each calendar year. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Pharmacy law; Live continuing education [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 — 1 hour [1]
At least 1 hour (0.1 CEU) of the required 15 annual hours must be in the area of law as classified by ACPE.
- Live continuing education — 5 hours [1]
Five hours (0.5 CEUs) of the annual requirement between January 1 and December 31 must be live hours.
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| Credential | Pharmacist |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Confirm the cycle and expiration date for your specific license with the board. |
| Verified fees | $250 Pharmacist renewal. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renew your license |
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Source review dates · 3 sources
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- Board of Pharmacy | Contact Your Board | NABP Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- What We License | Department of Health Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (216-RICR-10-05-2) - Rhode Island Department of StateMy Page Title Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
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Rhode Island pharmacy CE, answered
How many CE hours do Rhode Island pharmacists need?
Rhode Island 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 (1.5 CEUs) of continuing education between January 1 and December 31 of each calendar year.
Does Rhode Island require specific CE topics for pharmacists?
Pharmacy law (1 hours): At least 1 hour (0.1 CEU) of the required 15 annual hours must be in the area of law as classified by ACPE. Live continuing education (5 hours): Five hours (0.5 CEUs) of the annual requirement between January 1 and December 31 must be live hours.
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Sources & verification
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- Pharmacists, Pharmacies, and Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Distributors (216-RICR-40-15-1) - Rhode Island Department of State ↗rules.sos.ri.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“tenth (0.1) continuing education units of the required fifteen (15) hours of continuing education between January 1st and December 31st of each calendar year shall be in the area of the law as classified by ACPE. Furthermore, five (5) hours or one half (0.5) continuing education units between January 1st and December”
“tenth (0.1) continuing education units of the required fifteen (15) hours of continuing education between January 1st and December 31st of each calendar year shall be in the area of the law as classified by ACPE. Furthermore, five (5) hours or one half (0.5) continuing education units between January 1st and December”
“tenth (0.1) continuing education units of the required fifteen (15) hours of continuing education between January 1st and December 31st of each calendar year shall be in the area of the law as classified by ACPE. Furthermore, five (5) hours or one half (0.5) continuing education units between January 1st and December”
“tenth (0.1) continuing education units of the required fifteen (15) hours of continuing education between January 1st and December 31st of each calendar year shall be in the area of the law as classified by ACPE. Furthermore, five (5) hours or one half (0.5) continuing education units between January 1st and December”
“tenth (0.1) continuing education units of the required fifteen (15) hours of continuing education between January 1st and December 31st of each calendar year shall be in the area of the law as classified by ACPE. Furthermore, five (5) hours or one half (0.5) continuing education units between January 1st and December”
“calendar year. One (1) hour or one tenth (0.1) continuing education units of the required fifteen (15) hours of continuing education between January 1st and December 31st of each calendar year shall be in the area of the law as classified by ACPE. Furthermore, five (5) hours or one half (0.5) continuing education units between January 1st and December 31st of each calendar year must be live hours. In addition:1.Immunizing”
“Furthermore, five (5) hours or one half (0.5) continuing education units between January 1st and December 31st of each calendar year must be live hours. In addition:1.Immunizing pharmacists shall complete one (1) hour or one tenth (0.1) continuing education units of the required fifteen (15) hours of continuing”