South Dakota pharmacy CE courses

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

12CE hours every 1 yearBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Annual renewal; all licenses expire September 30 (no grace period). The 12 hours must be completed within the 24 months before the certificate of registration expires. Renewals subject to a random audit (5%).

Source: South Dakota Board of Pharmacy

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Immunization-related CE	1 hour	Each year	Pharmacists with immunization certificate

Immunization-related CE (1 hour, each year)

You Call the Shots: Immunization Training ModulesFree

CDC · 1h · self-paced · CDC (CDC training modules)

FreefreeView course →

Note: CDC's free immunization training modules — complete the modules matching your practice (storage, administration, schedules); save/print certificates. Confirm your board accepts CDC training for the immunization mandate.

Immunization Update 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 ACPE activity on current vaccine recommendations and administration best practices; 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 12-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.

You Call the Shots: Immunization Training ModulesFree

CDC · 1h · self-paced · CDC (CDC training modules)

FreefreeView course →

Immunization Update 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 ACPE activity on current vaccine recommendations and administration best practices; 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 Dakota pharmacists need?

South Dakota pharmacists need 12 CE hours each year.

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

Each renewal cycle: Immunization-related CE (1 hour, 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 Dakota pharmacists renewal deadline?

Annual renewal; all licenses expire September 30 (no grace period). The 12 hours must be completed within the 24 months before the certificate of registration expires. Renewals subject to a random audit (5%).

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

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