South Carolina pharmacy CE courses

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

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

Renewal: Annual renewal. Renewal applications due by March 31 (penalties escalate April 1–June 30; licenses not renewed before July 1 require reinstatement). Pharmacists licensed for the first time after January 1 of the license year are exempt from CE for that renewal period.

Source: South Carolina Board of Pharmacy

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Drug therapy or patient management	7.5 hours (50%)	Each year	All pharmacists
Controlled substance monitoring procedures	per board rules	Each year	All pharmacists

Drug therapy or patient management (7.5 hours (50%), each year)

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.

Controlled substance monitoring procedures (per board rules, each year)

Controlled Substances: Dispensing, Diversion, and ComplianceFree

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 corresponding responsibility, red flags, and diversion prevention.

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and Safe Dispensing

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

$15.00View course →

Note: Covers PDMP workflows, interstate data sharing, and documentation best practices.

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.

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.

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.

Controlled Substances: Dispensing, Diversion, and ComplianceFree

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 corresponding responsibility, red flags, and diversion prevention.

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.

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 South Carolina pharmacists need?

South Carolina pharmacists need 15 CE hours each year.

What are the mandated CE topics for South Carolina pharmacists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Drug therapy or patient management (7.5 hours (50%), Each year); Controlled substance monitoring procedures (per board rules, Each year).

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 South Carolina pharmacists renewal deadline?

Annual renewal. Renewal applications due by March 31 (penalties escalate April 1–June 30; licenses not renewed before July 1 require reinstatement). Pharmacists licensed for the first time after January 1 of the license year are exempt from CE for that renewal 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 South Carolina Board of Pharmacy. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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