Texas pharmacy CE courses

Curated courses matched to Texas’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 cycle aligns to the pharmacist's birth month (initial renewal period is 18–30 months so expiration aligns with birth month). CE reported on the renewal application; license cannot be renewed until required CE is reported.

Source: Texas Board of Pharmacy

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Texas pharmacy law or rules1 hourEach bienniumAll pharmacists
Human trafficking prevention (HHSC-approved)per HHSC courseEach renewalAll pharmacists

Texas pharmacy law or rules (1 hour, each biennium)

Federal Pharmacy Law ReviewFreeCE Broker

FreeCE · 2h · self-paced · ACPE (ACPE-accredited provider; completions report to NABP CPE Monitor)

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)

Note: Text-based course with post-test; certificate available immediately after passing; NetCE reports to NABP CPE Monitor.

Human trafficking prevention (HHSC-approved) (per HHSC course, each renewal)

Human Trafficking Prevention Training (HHSC-approved)Free

Texas Health and Human Services · 1h · self-paced · HHSC (Texas HHSC-approved course)

Freefree; HHSC-approvedView course →

Note: Free HHSC course; on the HHSC site search 'human trafficking training' for the pharmacist version. Required by Texas Occupations Code §116.002 — verify the course version counts toward your renewal.

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.

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)

Note: Federal pharmacy law fundamentals with post-test; FreeCE reports completions to NABP CPE Monitor — have your e-Profile ID ready; free account required.

Human Trafficking Prevention Training (HHSC-approved)Free

Texas Health and Human Services · 1h · self-paced · HHSC (Texas HHSC-approved course)

Freefree; HHSC-approvedView course →

Note: Free HHSC course; on the HHSC site search 'human trafficking training' for the pharmacist version. Required by Texas Occupations Code §116.002 — verify the course version counts toward your renewal.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Texas pharmacists need?

Texas pharmacists need 30 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Texas pharmacists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Texas pharmacy law or rules (1 hour, Each biennium); Human trafficking prevention (HHSC-approved) (per HHSC course, Each renewal).

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 Texas pharmacists renewal deadline?

Biennial renewal; license cycle aligns to the pharmacist's birth month (initial renewal period is 18–30 months so expiration aligns with birth month). CE reported on the renewal application; license cannot be renewed until required CE is reported.

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