Pennsylvania pharmacy CE courses

Curated courses matched to Pennsylvania’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 renewal; license renewed upon proof of 30 contact hours completed during the preceding biennial renewal period. No carryover. Newly graduated licensees exempt from regular CE for the first renewal; reciprocity licensees are prorated quarterly (3.75 hrs/quarter).

Source: Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Child abuse recognition and reporting (board-approved)	2 hours	Each biennium	All pharmacists
Patient safety (ACPE topic 05)	2 hours	Each biennium	All pharmacists
ABC-MAP opioid CE (pain management/addiction/prescribing)	per ABC-MAP rules	Each biennium	All pharmacists

Child abuse recognition and reporting (board-approved) (2 hours, each biennium)

Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (Pennsylvania Act 31)

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

$15.00View course →

Note: Covers Pennsylvania recognition and reporting duties for mandated reporters under Act 31; verify the course version is accepted for your renewal cycle.

Patient safety (ACPE topic 05) (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.

ABC-MAP opioid CE (pain management/addiction/prescribing) (per ABC-MAP rules, each biennium)

Opioid Stewardship: A Pharmacist's GuideFree

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

FreefreeView course →

Note: Free course on safe opioid dispensing, PDMP use, and counseling on risks and storage.

Opioid Use Disorder: Screening, Treatment, and the Pharmacist's RoleFree

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 OUD screening, medications for OUD, and harm-reduction counseling points.

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.

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.

Opioid Stewardship: A Pharmacist's GuideFree

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

FreefreeView course →

Note: Free course on safe opioid dispensing, PDMP use, and counseling on risks and storage.

Opioid Use Disorder: Screening, Treatment, and the Pharmacist's RoleFree

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 OUD screening, medications for OUD, and harm-reduction counseling points.

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 Pennsylvania pharmacists need?

Pennsylvania pharmacists need 30 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Pennsylvania pharmacists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Child abuse recognition and reporting (board-approved) (2 hours, Each biennium); Patient safety (ACPE topic 05) (2 hours, Each biennium); ABC-MAP opioid CE (pain management/addiction/prescribing) (per ABC-MAP rules, 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 Pennsylvania pharmacists renewal deadline?

Biennial renewal; license renewed upon proof of 30 contact hours completed during the preceding biennial renewal period. No carryover. Newly graduated licensees exempt from regular CE for the first renewal; reciprocity licensees are prorated quarterly (3.75 hrs/quarter).

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

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