How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Massachusetts?

Pharmacists in Massachusetts must complete 20 CE hours every 1 year. CE is due December 31 each year under the official policy revised September 4, 2025.

Massachusetts Pharmacy CE requirements

Pharmacist — license renewal requirements, sourced from the official board.

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Renewal: CE is due December 31 each year under the official policy revised September 4, 2025.

Required categories

Collaborative drug therapy management topics (if the pharmacist practices under a CDTM agreement) (conditional)

Complex nonsterile compounding (if the pharmacist compounds complex nonsterile preparations) (conditional)

Immunization-related per two-year cycle (if the pharmacist administers immunizations) (conditional)

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Sterile compounding (if the pharmacist compounds sterile preparations) (conditional)

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Reporting

Self-report on renewal application; retain certificates for audit

Requirements confirmed in the official Board CE policy (revised 9/4/2025).

Official source: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy - CE Requirements policy

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