District of Columbia pharmacy CE courses

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

40CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Biennial renewal; licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month (post-2024 system).

Source: District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
HIV training	2 hours	Each biennium	All pharmacists
Medication/dispensing errors training	2 hours	Each biennium	All pharmacists
Cultural competency — LGBTQ clinical treatment	2 hours	Each biennium	All pharmacists

HIV training (2 hours, each biennium)

HIV/AIDS 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 activity on HIV testing, prevention, and current treatment approaches.

HIV Pharmacotherapy EssentialsCE Broker

NetCE · 1h · text · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

$15.00View course →

Note: Text course on antiretroviral therapy essentials with post-test; reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

Medication/dispensing errors training (2 hours, each biennium)

Medication Safety: Preventing Medication ErrorsFree

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

FreefreeView course →

Note: Free ACPE course on error causes, high-alert medications, and prevention systems; reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

Reducing Medication Errors in Pharmacy PracticeFree

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 error-prone processes and safety strategies; reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

Cultural competency — LGBTQ clinical treatment (2 hours, each biennium)

Cultural Competency in Pharmacy Practice

NetCE · 1h · text · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

$15.00View course →

Note: Covers culturally responsive communication and health-literacy strategies with post-test.

Providing Affirming Care to LGBTQ+ PatientsFree

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 affirming language, intake practices, and clinical considerations for LGBTQ+ patients.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Geriatric Pharmacy: Safe Medication Use in Older Adults

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

$15.00View course →

Note: Two-hour course on Beers Criteria, deprescribing, and fall-risk medications.

Vaccines Across the Lifespan

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

$25.00View course →

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

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 40-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.

HIV/AIDS 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 activity on HIV testing, prevention, and current treatment approaches.

Medication Safety: Preventing Medication ErrorsFree

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

FreefreeView course →

Note: Free ACPE course on error causes, high-alert medications, and prevention systems; reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

Reducing Medication Errors in Pharmacy PracticeFree

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 error-prone processes and safety strategies; reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

Providing Affirming Care to LGBTQ+ PatientsFree

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 affirming language, intake practices, and clinical considerations for LGBTQ+ patients.

Medication Therapy Management EssentialsFree

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

FreefreeView course →

Note: Free course on MTM service models, documentation, and billing basics.

Women's Health Update for PharmacistsFree

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

FreefreeView course →

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

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 District of Columbia pharmacists need?

District of Columbia pharmacists need 40 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for District of Columbia pharmacists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: HIV training (2 hours, Each biennium); Medication/dispensing errors training (2 hours, Each biennium); Cultural competency — LGBTQ clinical treatment (2 hours, 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 District of Columbia pharmacists renewal deadline?

Biennial renewal; licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month (post-2024 system).

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 District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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