Arizona pharmacy CE courses

Curated courses matched to Arizona’s pharmacists renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

30CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Biennial renewal on or before November 1 of the applicable year (even-numbered license: even years; odd-numbered license: odd years).

Source: Arizona Board of Pharmacy

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Immunization/vaccine/emergency medication CE2 hoursEach bienniumPharmacists certified under R4-23-411
Opioid/substance use disorder/addiction CEper board rulesEach bienniumPharmacists authorized to dispense controlled substances

Immunization/vaccine/emergency medication CE (2 hours, each biennium)

You Call the Shots: Immunization Training ModulesFree

CDC · 1h · self-paced · CDC (CDC training modules)

Note: CDC's free immunization training modules — complete the modules matching your practice (storage, administration, schedules); save/print certificates. Confirm your board accepts CDC training for the immunization mandate.

Immunization Update for PharmacistsFree

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free ACPE activity on current vaccine recommendations and administration best practices; reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

Opioid/substance use disorder/addiction CE (per board rules, each biennium)

Opioid Stewardship: A Pharmacist's GuideFree

PowerPak · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Note: Free course on safe opioid dispensing, PDMP use, and counseling on risks and storage.

Opioid Use Disorder: Screening, Treatment, and the Pharmacist's RoleFree

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free activity on OUD screening, medications for OUD, and harm-reduction counseling points.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Vaccines Across the Lifespan

APhA · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Note: Covers adult and pediatric immunization schedules and pharmacist administration considerations.

Nonsterile Compounding: USP <795> Overview

APhA · 2h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Note: Covers USP <795> standards for nonsterile compounding facilities and procedures.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 30-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

NetCE Unlimited Annual Access (Pharmacists)BundleCE Broker

NetCE · 0h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

$39.00per year; unlimited contact hours over 12 monthsView course →

Note: Flat annual fee for NetCE's full pharmacy library, including law, patient safety, and clinical topics; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor. Cheapest per-hour path to a full renewal.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

You Call the Shots: Immunization Training ModulesFree

CDC · 1h · self-paced · CDC (CDC training modules)

Note: CDC's free immunization training modules — complete the modules matching your practice (storage, administration, schedules); save/print certificates. Confirm your board accepts CDC training for the immunization mandate.

Immunization Update for PharmacistsFree

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free ACPE activity on current vaccine recommendations and administration best practices; reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

Opioid Stewardship: A Pharmacist's GuideFree

PowerPak · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Note: Free course on safe opioid dispensing, PDMP use, and counseling on risks and storage.

Opioid Use Disorder: Screening, Treatment, and the Pharmacist's RoleFree

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free activity on OUD screening, medications for OUD, and harm-reduction counseling points.

Women's Health Update for PharmacistsFree

FreeCE · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Note: Free course on women's health drug therapy topics; reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

Smoking Cessation Counseling for PharmacistsFree

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free activity on cessation pharmacotherapy and behavioral counseling techniques.

PowerPak Free CE Course LibraryFree

PowerPak · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Rotating catalog of free ACPE-accredited pharmacy courses (typically 1 hour each); all report to NABP CPE Monitor.

Pharmacy Times CE Free ActivitiesFree

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education · 1h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free accredited activities across clinical and practice topics; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor.

CDC TRAIN Public Health CoursesFree

CDC TRAIN · 1h · self-paced · CDC (CDC training)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free public-health and immunization courses; confirm your board accepts the activity type before counting hours.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Arizona pharmacists need?

Arizona pharmacists need 30 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Arizona pharmacists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Immunization/vaccine/emergency medication CE (2 hours, Each biennium); Opioid/substance use disorder/addiction CE (per board rules, Each biennium).

How do I report my pharmacy CE?

Most ACPE-accredited providers report completed credits to NABP CPE Monitor automatically. Have your NABP e-Profile ID ready when you take a course, and verify the credits post to your CPE Monitor account afterward.

When is the Arizona pharmacists renewal deadline?

Biennial renewal on or before November 1 of the applicable year (even-numbered license: even years; odd-numbered license: odd years).

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Arizona Board of Pharmacy. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.