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Washington Pharmacy CE Requirements
Washington pharmacists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 2 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Washington 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 [2] |
| Renewal and reporting | A pharmacist must complete the equivalent of 30 hours of continuing education each license renewal cycle. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Health equity; Suicide screening and referral (one time) [1] |
| What CE counts | The 30 hours of continuing education must be delivered by a continuing education provider accredited by ACPE. [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
- Health equity — 1 hour [1]
Complete at least one hour of health equity training each renewal cycle, under WAC 246-12-830.
- Suicide screening and referral (one time) — 3 hours [1]
Complete approved training of at least three hours by the end of the first full renewal cycle after initial licensure.
Good to know
- Continuing education hours cannot be carried over to the next renewal cycle. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Washington Board of Pharmacy ↗ before you renew.
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Facilities - New, Renew or Update Covers: Washington 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 | Facilities - New, Renew or Update |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Source review dates · 3 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
- Provider Credential or Facility Search | Washington State Department of Health Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Pharmacy Commission Information | Washington State Department of Health Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Questions
Washington pharmacy CE, answered
How many CE hours do Washington pharmacists need?
Washington pharmacists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 2 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice. A pharmacist must complete the equivalent of 30 hours of continuing education each license renewal cycle.
Does Washington require specific CE topics for pharmacists?
Health equity (1 hours): Complete at least one hour of health equity training each renewal cycle, under WAC 246-12-830. Suicide screening and referral (one time) (3 hours): Complete approved training of at least three hours by the end of the first full renewal cycle after initial licensure.
Do free online CE courses count in Washington?
The 30 hours of continuing education must be delivered by a continuing education provider accredited by ACPE. 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.
- WAC 246-945-178: ↗app.leg.wa.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (8)
“education in compliance with this section.(2) A pharmacist shall complete the equivalent of 30 hours of continuing education each license renewal cycle. The 30 hours of continuing education must be delivered by a continuing education provider accredited by ACPE, except as provided for in subsections (4) and (5)”
“education in compliance with this section.(2) A pharmacist shall complete the equivalent of 30 hours of continuing education each license renewal cycle. The 30 hours of continuing education must be delivered by a continuing education provider accredited by ACPE, except as provided for in subsections (4) and (5)”
“education in compliance with this section.(2) A pharmacist shall complete the equivalent of 30 hours of continuing education each license renewal cycle. The 30 hours of continuing education must be delivered by a continuing education provider accredited by ACPE, except as provided for in subsections (4) and (5)”
“education. Agency filings affecting this section (1) As part of the process to renew a pharmacist license, a pharmacist shall complete continuing education in compliance with this section.(2) A pharmacist shall complete the equivalent of 30 hours of continuing education each license renewal cycle. The 30 hours of continuing education must be delivered”
“continuing education each license renewal cycle. The 30 hours of continuing education must be delivered by a continuing education provider accredited by ACPE, except as provided for in subsections (4) and (5) of this section.(3) A pharmacist shall register with a program designated by the commission for tracking completed”
“meeting continuing education requirements.(6) Continuing education hours cannot be carried over to the next renewal cycle.[Statutory Authority: 2021 c 276. WSR 24-01-101, § 246-945-178, filed 12/18/23, effective 1/18/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and 18.64A.020. WSR 21-04-145,”
“A pharmacist shall complete at least one hour of health equity training as described in WAC 246-12-830 each license renewal cycle.(a) Health equity training may be provided by a continuing education provider accredited by ACPE or by a health equity training program contained on the department's list of approved health equity training programs.(b) The hours spent completing health equity training will count toward meeting continuing education requirements.(6) Continuing education hours cannot be carried over to the next renewal cycle.[Statutory Authority: 2021 c 276. WSR 24-01-101, § 246-945-178, filed 12/18/23, effective 1/18/24. Statutory Au”
“A pharmacist shall complete a one-time training in suicide screening and referral by the end of the first full renewal cycle after initial licensure. The training must meet the following requirements:(a) Be at least three hours long;(b) Be from the department's model list of approved suicide prevention training programs, and include content related to imminent harm via lethal means; and(c) The hours spent completing the training in this subsection may count toward meeting CPE requirements.(5) A pharmacist shall complete at least one hour of health equity training as described in WAC 246-12-830 each license renewal cycle.(a) Health equity training may be provided by a continuing education pro”
- WAC 246-945-990: ↗app.leg.wa.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (1)
“credentials must be renewed every two years on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC.(2) Pharmacy location credentials, controlled substance researcher regi”