Pharmacist Continuing Education
Arkansas Pharmacist Continuing Education Requirements
Review Arkansas pharmacist continuing education requirements, including total hours, live programming and approved course requirements for license renewal.
Arkansas Pharmacist Continuing Education Requirements at a Glance
30 hours
Required CE
12 Hours
Live CE
2 Years
Renewal Cycle
December 31
Expiration (Odd YEars)
Of the 30 required hours, at least 12 must be completed through live-contact continuing education and at least 12 must be ACPE-accredited. Both requirements are included within the 30-hour total.
Mandatory Arkansas Continuing Education Topics
LIVE CE Requirement
Live Continuing Education
12 Hours Required
At least 12 of the required 30 hours must be completed through live-contact continuing education as defined by the Arkansas Tripartite Committee on Continuing Pharmacy Education.
Accreditation Requirement
ACPE-Accredited Continuing Education
12 Hours Required
At least 12 of the required 30 hours must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
General Requirement
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30 Hours Total
After meeting the live-contact and ACPE-accreditation minimums, pharmacists may complete the remainder of the 30-hour requirement with continuing education approved by the Arkansas Tripartite Committee on Continuing Pharmacy Education.
Additional Arkansas Renewal Rules
- Continuing education must be approved under the standards of the Arkansas Tripartite Committee on Continuing Pharmacy Education.
- Pharmacists must retain continuing education certificates for four years and provide them to the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy upon request.
- Completion of the required continuing education must be certified with the pharmacist’s license renewal.
- Continuing education approved by another state board may be accepted when Arkansas has a reciprocal arrangement and the Arkansas requirements are satisfied.
- A Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification earned during the biennium may satisfy the continuing education requirement, subject to approval by the Arkansas Tripartite Committee.
- Postgraduate health-professional coursework may qualify for continuing education credit, subject to approval by the Arkansas Tripartite Committee.
- Pharmacists returning from inactive status or reinstating a license may need to complete missed continuing education in addition to the current period’s requirements.
Official Arkansas Sources
- Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy — Continuing Education FAQs
- Code of Arkansas Rules — 17 CAR § 160-803: Implementation of Pharmacy Continuing Education
- Code of Arkansas Rules — 17 CAR § 160-105: License Expiration and Renewal
Requirements last verified: October 13, 2026
FreeRxCEs.com provides this information as a general educational resource and does not provide legal or licensing advice. Continuing education requirements may change. Confirm current requirements with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy before renewing your license.