Pharmacist Continuing Education
Alaska Pharmacist Continuing Education Requirements
Review Alaska pharmacist continuing education requirements, renewal information, required immunization education, and links to free activities that may help satisfy the state’s requirements.
Alaska Pharmacist Continuing Education Requirements at a Glance
30 hours
Required CE
1 Hour
Immunization ce
2 Years
Renewal Cycle
June 30
Expiration (EVEN YEars)
The one-hour immunization requirement applies to pharmacists who administer vaccines or related emergency medications and counts toward the 30-hour total.
Mandatory Alaska Continuing Education Topics
Authorized to Administer Vaccines
Immunization Education
1 Hour Required
Pharmacists who administer vaccines or related emergency medications must complete at least one hour of ACPE-approved continuing education specifically addressing immunizations or vaccines. This hour counts toward the 30-hour total.
General Requirement
Other Approved Continuing Education
30 Hours Required
Complete the remaining required hours through continuing education accepted by the Alaska Board of Pharmacy. Pharmacists who complete the immunization requirement need 29 additional hours; pharmacists who do not administer vaccines complete all 30 hours through other approved activities.
Additional Alaska Renewal Rules
- Continuing education must be completed during the concluding two-year licensing period.
- Pharmacists renewing for the first time must complete 15 hours for each complete 12-month period they were licensed. No hours are required when the pharmacist has been licensed for less than one complete year.
- Programs presented by ACPE-accredited providers are accepted. Qualifying American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR certification may provide no more than one contact hour during a 24-month period.
- Renewal applications may be randomly audited. The Board reviews education reported through the ACPE–NABP CPE Monitor and may request certificates for activities not reported there.
- Continuing education documentation should be retained for at least four years in case of an audit.
- Pharmacists unable to complete the requirements because of illness or other extenuating circumstances may apply to the Board for an alternative completion schedule.
- Licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years, and there is no grace period after expiration.
Official Alaska Sources
- Alaska Board of Pharmacy Statutes and Regulations
- Alaska Pharmacist License Renewal Application
- Alaska Board of Pharmacy Frequently Asked Questions
- Alaska Professional License Expiration Dates
Requirements last verified: Ocotober 7, 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 Alaska State Board of Pharmacy before renewing your license.