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Tennessee Pharmacy CE Requirements
Tennessee pharmacists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Tennessee pharmacy license renewal
| Licenses covered | Pharmacist (RPh) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 30 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Every licensed pharmacist must complete at least 30 hours of continuing pharmaceutical education during each two-year license cycle. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Live contact hours [1] |
| What CE counts | Programs offered by ACPE-approved providers, programs approved by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, or out-of-state programs approved by the board of pharmacy in the state where presented are accepted. [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
- Live contact hours — 15 hours [1]
At least 15 of the 30 hours must be live contact hours designated as live by an ACPE-approved provider or approved by the Board.
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| Credential | Pharmacist |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years, starting in the month of initial licensure. [source] |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | Tennessee pharmacy applications & renewals |
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- Tennessee Department of Health Board of Pharmacy Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Tennessee pharmacy CE, answered
How many CE hours do Tennessee pharmacists need?
Tennessee pharmacists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Every licensed pharmacist must complete at least 30 hours of continuing pharmaceutical education during each two-year license cycle.
Does Tennessee require specific CE topics for pharmacists?
Live contact hours (15 hours): At least 15 of the 30 hours must be live contact hours designated as live by an ACPE-approved provider or approved by the Board.
Do free online CE courses count in Tennessee?
Programs offered by ACPE-approved providers, programs approved by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, or out-of-state programs approved by the board of pharmacy in the state where presented are accepted. Check that a free course meets this rule before relying on it.
Sources & verification
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- Tennessee Department of Health Board of Pharmacy ↗www.tn.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (7)
“1140-05-.01 Requirements for Pharmacist License Renewal Every person licensed as a pharmacist shall complete at least thirty (30) hours of continuing pharmaceutical education during each two (2) year license cycle. The required thirty (30) hours shall consist of at least fifteen (15) hours obtained through live contract programs. In order to fulfill the fifteen (15) live”
“1140-05-.01 Requirements for Pharmacist License Renewal Every person licensed as a pharmacist shall complete at least thirty (30) hours of continuing pharmaceutical education during each two (2) year license cycle. The required thirty (30) hours shall consist of at least fifteen (15) hours obtained through live contract programs. In order to fulfill the fifteen (15) live”
“1140-05-.01 Requirements for Pharmacist License Renewal Every person licensed as a pharmacist shall complete at least thirty (30) hours of continuing pharmaceutical education during each two (2) year license cycle. The required thirty (30) hours shall consist of at least fifteen (15) hours obtained through live contract programs. In order to fulfill the fifteen (15) live”
“1140-05-.01 Requirements for Pharmacist License Renewal Every person licensed as a pharmacist shall complete at least thirty (30) hours of continuing pharmaceutical education during each two (2) year license cycle. The required thirty (30) hours shall consist of at least fifteen (15) hours obtained through live contract programs. In order to fulfill the fifteen (15) live”
“1140-05-.01 Requirements for Pharmacist License Renewal Every person licensed as a pharmacist shall complete at least thirty (30) hours of continuing pharmaceutical education during each two (2) year license cycle. The required thirty (30) hours shall consist of at least fifteen (15) hours obtained through live contract programs. In order to fulfill the fifteen (15) live”
“requirement, a pharmacist shall obtain the hours from a program designated as “live” by the ACPE-approved provider, from a program that is approved by the Board prior to the expiration of the pharmacist’s license or from an out-of-state program that is approved by the board”
“hours obtained through live contract programs. In order to fulfill the fifteen (15) live contact hour requirement, a pharmacist shall obtain the hours from a program designated as “live” by the ACPE-approved provider, from a program that is approved by the Board prior to the expiration of the pharmacist’s license or from an out-of-state program that is approved by the board”