Washington Pharmacy CE requirements

Q: How many CE hours do pharmacists need in Washington?

Pharmacists in Washington must complete 30 CE hours every 2 years. Credentials expire on the credential holder's birthday every two years and may be renewed within 90 days of the expiration date.

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

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Renewal: Credentials expire on the credential holder's birthday every two years and may be renewed within 90 days of the expiration date.

Required categories

ACPE-accredited CE (all 30 hours except the suicide-prevention and health-equity trainings)

30h

Health equity training (each renewal cycle)

Suicide screening and referral training, at least 3 hours (one-time, by the end of the first full renewal cycle after initial licensure) (conditional)

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Grace period

CE hours cannot be carried over; no general late-completion grace was found in the rule.

Requirements confirmed in WAC 246-945-178 and the official DOH licensing information page.

Official source: Washington DOH - Pharmacy professions licensing information (WAC 246-945-178)

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

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