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Ohio pharmacy CE courses

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

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

Renewal: Renewal every two years; CE must be earned within the two years before September 15 of the renewal year. No carryover; up to one-third of CE may be earned via approved volunteer health-care services; specialty-certification holders may substitute certification for the bulk CE (jurisprudence and safety still required). No CE required for the initial licensure period.

Source: Ohio Board of Pharmacy

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Pharmacy jurisprudence2 hoursEach bienniumAll pharmacists
Patient or medication safety2 hoursEach bienniumAll pharmacists

Pharmacy jurisprudence (2 hours, each biennium)

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 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.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

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.

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.

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.

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 Ohio pharmacists need?

Ohio pharmacists need 30 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Ohio pharmacists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Pharmacy jurisprudence (2 hours, Each biennium); Patient or medication safety (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 Ohio pharmacists renewal deadline?

Renewal every two years; CE must be earned within the two years before September 15 of the renewal year. No carryover; up to one-third of CE may be earned via approved volunteer health-care services; specialty-certification holders may substitute certification for the bulk CE (jurisprudence and safety still required). No CE required for the initial licensure period.

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

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