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Virginia Pharmacy CE Requirements
Virginia pharmacists need 15 contact hours of continuing education every year. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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At a glance
Virginia pharmacy license renewal
| Licenses covered | Pharmacist (RPh) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 15 contact hours [1] |
| CE period | Every year [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Pharmacists must complete 1.5 CEUs or 15 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education for each annual renewal of licensure. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Live or real-time interactive courses [1] |
| What CE counts | The Board approves without application or further review any program offered by an ACPE-approved provider bearing the official ACPE logo and program number. [2] |
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 or real-time interactive courses — 3 hours [1]
Of the 15 contact hours required for annual renewal, at least 3 hours must be obtained in courses or programs that are live or real-time interactive.
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy ↗ before you renew.
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Renew Online Covers: Virginia 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 Online |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Source review dates · 2 sources
Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.
- Board of Pharmacy | Contact Your Board | NABP Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Virginia Board of Pharmacy Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
Free courses that count toward the hours
Free CE accepted in Virginia
The board accepts continuing education accredited by ACPE [2]. These current free courses state that accreditation. State-mandated topics can require a specific approved course, so check those separately.
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Questions
Virginia pharmacy CE, answered
How many CE hours do Virginia pharmacists need?
Virginia pharmacists need 15 contact hours of continuing education every year. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Pharmacists must complete 1.5 CEUs or 15 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education for each annual renewal of licensure.
Does Virginia require specific CE topics for pharmacists?
Live or real-time interactive courses (3 hours): Of the 15 contact hours required for annual renewal, at least 3 hours must be obtained in courses or programs that are live or real-time interactive.
Do free online CE courses count in Virginia?
The Board approves without application or further review any program offered by an ACPE-approved provider bearing the official ACPE logo and program number. Free courses accredited by ACPE are listed on this page; a state-mandated topic may need a specific approved course.
Sources & verification
Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. We fetched each page on the date shown and confirmed the exact wording below appears on it.
- Virginia Board of Pharmacy - Pharmacist ↗www.dhp.virginia.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (6)
“shall be required to have completed a minimum of 1.5 CEUs or 15 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education in an approved program for each annual renewal of licensure. CEUs or hours in excess of the number required for renewal may not be transferred or credited to another year. B. A pharmacy education program approved for continuing”
“shall be required to have completed a minimum of 1.5 CEUs or 15 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education in an approved program for each annual renewal of licensure. CEUs or hours in excess of the number required for renewal may not be transferred or credited to another year. B. A pharmacy education program approved for continuing”
“shall be required to have completed a minimum of 1.5 CEUs or 15 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education in an approved program for each annual renewal of licensure. CEUs or hours in excess of the number required for renewal may not be transferred or credited to another year. B. A pharmacy education program approved for continuing”
“shall be required to have completed a minimum of 1.5 CEUs or 15 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education in an approved program for each annual renewal of licensure. CEUs or hours in excess of the number required for renewal may not be transferred or credited to another year. B. A pharmacy education program approved for continuing”
“shall be required to have completed a minimum of 1.5 CEUs or 15 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education in an approved program for each annual renewal of licensure. CEUs or hours in excess of the number required for renewal may not be transferred or credited to another year. B. A pharmacy education program approved for continuing”
“accordance with the provisions of 18VAC110-21-130. C. Of the 15 contact hours required for annual renewal, at least three hours shall be obtained in courses or programs that are live or real-time interactive. Included in the three hours, the following may be credited: 1. A maximum of one hour for attendance at a board meeting or formal hearing; 2. A maximum of one hour”
- 18VAC110-21-130. Approval of continuing education programs. ↗law.lis.virginia.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (1)
“Approval of continuing education programs.A. The board will approve without application or further review any program offered by an ACPE-approved provider and will accept for credit certificates bearing the official ACPE logo and program number. B. The board may approve an individual CE program under the following”