Montana pharmacy CE courses

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

15CE hours every 1 yearBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: 15 hours earned within the 12 months prior to June 30 each year; licenses renew annually by June 30. New graduates exempt on first renewal; up to 15 excess hours may carry forward to the next year.

Source: Montana Board of Pharmacy

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho

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)

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)

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 15-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.

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.

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.

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)

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

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Montana pharmacists need?

Montana pharmacists need 15 CE hours each year.

What are the mandated CE topics for Montana pharmacists renewal?

No specific topic mandates — hours may be earned in board-accepted continuing education topics.

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 Montana pharmacists renewal deadline?

15 hours earned within the 12 months prior to June 30 each year; licenses renew annually by June 30. New graduates exempt on first renewal; up to 15 excess hours may carry forward to the next year.

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