Iowa pharmacy CE courses

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

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

Renewal: 27-month renewal period (April 1 to June 30); licenses expire June 30.

Source: Iowa Board of Pharmacy

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Drug therapy	15 hours	Each 27-month period	All pharmacists
Pharmacy law	2 hours	Each 27-month period	All pharmacists
Patient or medication safety	2 hours	Each 27-month period	All pharmacists

Drug therapy (15 hours, each 27-month period)

Diabetes Management: Current GuidelinesFree

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 current diabetes drug therapy and monitoring parameters.

Hypertension Management UpdateFree

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

FreefreeView course →

Note: Free course on guideline-based hypertension drug therapy and follow-up.

Pharmacy law (2 hours, each 27-month period)

Federal Pharmacy Law ReviewFreeCE Broker

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

FreefreeView course →

Note: Federal pharmacy law fundamentals with post-test; FreeCE reports completions to NABP CPE Monitor — have your e-Profile ID ready; free account required.

Pharmacy Law and Ethics UpdateCE Broker

NetCE · 2h · text · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

$15.00View course →

Note: Text-based course with post-test; certificate available immediately after passing; NetCE reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

Patient or medication safety (2 hours, each 27-month period)

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.

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 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.

Diabetes Management: Current GuidelinesFree

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 current diabetes drug therapy and monitoring parameters.

Hypertension Management UpdateFree

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

FreefreeView course →

Note: Free course on guideline-based hypertension drug therapy and follow-up.

Federal Pharmacy Law ReviewFreeCE Broker

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

FreefreeView course →

Note: Federal pharmacy law fundamentals with post-test; FreeCE reports completions to NABP CPE Monitor — have your e-Profile ID ready; free account required.

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.

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.

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.

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 Iowa pharmacists need?

Iowa pharmacists need 30 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Iowa pharmacists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Drug therapy (15 hours, Each 27-month period); Pharmacy law (2 hours, Each 27-month period); Patient or medication safety (2 hours, Each 27-month period).

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 Iowa pharmacists renewal deadline?

27-month renewal period (April 1 to June 30); licenses expire June 30.

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

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