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Wisconsin Pharmacy CE Requirements
Wisconsin pharmacists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
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At a glance
Wisconsin 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 | Pharmacists must certify completion of at least 30 hours of acceptable continuing education programs within the 2-year period immediately preceding renewal. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
| What CE counts | Wisconsin accepts 30 hours of continuing education through ACPE, including credits earned in ACPE-approved post-graduate degree programs. [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.
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Wisconsin Board of Pharmacy ↗ before you renew.
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Find renewal instructions Use the board’s renewal menu for your credential.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Pharmacist |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Pharmacist renewal is every 2 years, in even-numbered years. Confirm your exact deadline in the board record. [source] |
| Verified fees | Pharmacist renewal: $74. Other credential types and late fees can differ. [source] |
| Renewal application | Board instructions |
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
- Credentialing and LicensE FAQ - DSPS Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Credential Fees and Renewal Dates - DSPS Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
Free courses that count toward the hours
Free CE accepted in Wisconsin
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
Wisconsin pharmacy CE, answered
How many CE hours do Wisconsin pharmacists need?
Wisconsin pharmacists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Pharmacists must certify completion of at least 30 hours of acceptable continuing education programs within the 2-year period immediately preceding renewal.
Does Wisconsin require specific CE topics for pharmacists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Wisconsin Board of Pharmacy for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin accepts 30 hours of continuing education through ACPE, including credits earned in ACPE-approved post-graduate degree programs. 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.
- docs.legis.wisconsin.gov ↗docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · PDF · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (5)
“sign a statement on the application for renewal certifying that the pharmacist has completed at least 30 hours of acceptable continuing education programs within the 2year period immediately preceding the date of his or her application for renewal. The 30 hours of continuing education for pharmacists first applies to applications that are submitted to the department to renew a license to practice pharmacy”
“sign a statement on the application for renewal certifying that the pharmacist has completed at least 30 hours of acceptable continuing education programs within the 2year period immediately preceding the date of his or her application for renewal. The 30 hours of continuing education for pharmacists first applies to applications that are submitted to the department to renew a license to practice pharmacy”
“sign a statement on the application for renewal certifying that the pharmacist has completed at least 30 hours of acceptable continuing education programs within the 2year period immediately preceding the date of his or her application for renewal. The 30 hours of continuing education for pharmacists first applies to applications that are submitted to the department to renew a license to practice pharmacy”
“sign a statement on the application for renewal certifying that the pharmacist has completed at least 30 hours of acceptable continuing education programs within the 2year period immediately preceding the date of his or her application for renewal. The 30 hours of continuing education for pharmacists first applies to applications that are submitted to the department to renew a license to practice pharmacy”
“sign a statement on the application for renewal certifying that the pharmacist has completed at least 30 hours of acceptable continuing education programs within the 2year period immediately preceding the date of his or her application for renewal. The 30 hours of continuing education for pharmacists first applies to applications that are submitted to the department to renew a license to practice pharmacy”
- Pharmacist - DSPS ↗dsps.wi.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (1)
“your license by the statutorily defined date. Continuing Education Information 30 hours through ACPE. This includes credits earned in ACPE approved post-graduate degree programs (1 credit = 10 hours).NOTE: Does not apply to the biennium when license was first issued.Renewal”