What CE categories are required for pharmacists in Texas?

Approved procedures of prescribing and monitoring controlled substances (must be completed not later than the first anniversary of becoming licensed; initial-license period requirement) (conditional): 2 hours; HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention course (each renewal period): 1 hours; Texas pharmacy laws or rules: 1 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Texas Pharmacy CE category requirements

How the 30 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for pharmacists in Texas, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Approved procedures of prescribing and monitoring controlled substances (must be completed not later than the first anniversary of becoming licensed; initial-license period requirement) (conditional)

HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention course (each renewal period)

Texas pharmacy laws or rules

Requirements confirmed in the official Board rule 295.8 (2023 amendments removed the expired pain-management and mental-health requirements). Pharmacists are exempt from the 30-hour requirement during their initial license period except for the controlled-substance and trafficking requirements.

Official source: Texas State Board of Pharmacy rule 295.8 (2023 rule analysis)

Full requirements: Texas Pharmacy CE requirements
When it's due: Texas Pharmacy license renewal deadline
What it costs: Texas Pharmacy license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Texas Pharmacy CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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