Illinois pharmacy CE courses

Curated courses matched to Illinois’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; CE completed during the 24 months preceding license expiration. First renewal after original licensure exempt from CE.

Source: Illinois Board of Pharmacy

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Sexual harassment prevention training	1 hour	Each renewal	All pharmacists
Implicit bias awareness training	1 hour	Each renewal	All pharmacists
Cultural competency training	1 hour	Each renewal	All pharmacists

Sexual harassment prevention training (1 hour, each renewal)

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

360training · 1h · self-paced

$19.99View course →

Note: One-hour prevention training with completion certificate; built to satisfy Illinois' sexual harassment prevention training requirement for license renewal.

Implicit bias awareness training (1 hour, each renewal)

Implicit Bias in Healthcare

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

$15.00View course →

Note: Covers recognizing and mitigating implicit bias in patient care; designed to satisfy Illinois' implicit bias awareness mandate.

Cultural competency training (1 hour, each renewal)

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.

Nonsterile Compounding: USP <795> Overview

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

$45.00View course →

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.

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.

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 Illinois pharmacists need?

Illinois pharmacists need 30 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Illinois pharmacists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Sexual harassment prevention training (1 hour, Each renewal); Implicit bias awareness training (1 hour, Each renewal); Cultural competency training (1 hour, Each renewal).

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 Illinois pharmacists renewal deadline?

Biennial; CE completed during the 24 months preceding license expiration. First renewal after original licensure exempt from CE.

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

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