About Arizona Pharmacist CE Requirements

Discover the Continuing Education requirements for Pharmacist in the state of Arizona. Our continuing education platform is tailored to navigate you through the pharmacist licensure process and regulations specific to Arizona. We offer ACPE-Accredited CE Courses that are reported to CPE Monitor to ensure you get the CE credit you deserve.

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Free Arizona Pharmacist CE Courses:

In addition to our usual free HIPAA course, we have included 4 additional courses needed to meet the Opioid, Immunization and Tobacco cessation requirements set by the AZ Board of Pharmacy!

  1. Federal HIPAA Compliance for Pharmacists
  2. Opioid Crisis: The Use of Naloxone in Preventing Opioid Overdose-Related Deaths
  3. Pharmacotherapy Options for Smoking Cessation
  4. Validation and Counseling of Prescriptions for Controlled Substances and Opioids
  5. Vaccine and Immunization Training
  6. Federal HIPAA Law Compliance for Health Care Professionals
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Required CE Hours for License Renewal

30 hours every two year renewal period

Live CE Requirement

None

Homestudy Hours Allowed

All 30 hours may be home study

Due Date

Renewal Date: 10/31 every two years (odd or even, depending on licensing year)

Required CE Courses for Arizona Pharmacists

3 hours Opioid, substance use disorder or addiction-related

2 hours Immunization, if applicable

2 hours tobacco cessation for Pharmacists who prescribe and dispense tobacco cessation drug therapies

3 of the 30 CE hours must be related to self-administered hormonal contraceptives, if authorized to dispense.

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CE Courses that meet the Above Requirements for Pharmacist License Renewal

Opioid, substance use disorder or addiction-related

Any courses in the Opioids/Controlled Substances category

Immunization

Any courses in the Immunizations category

Tobacco Cessation

Notes

From the Arizona state statutes: A pharmacist is exempt from the continuing education requirement "between the time of initial licensure and first renewal"

Arizona Reciprocity

The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy permits licensure by reciprocity for pharmacists who are licensed in another state or territory. To apply, the applicant must:

  • Complete and submit the NABP Application for Licensure Transfer
  • Register and prepay for the Arizona MPJE exam
  • Complete the Application for Pharmacist Licensure by Reciprocity form and pay a $500.00 application fee
  • Provide a copy of a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

If the applicant is an Arizona resident, they can apply online through the Department of Public Safety’s website by selecting the Regular Application – Paid Employee option, followed by the Board of Pharmacy – Licensure. Non-residents must contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) to obtain an application packet.

If applicable, the applicant must also:

  • Submit copies of court documentation for any criminal arrests, charges, or convictions
  • Provide copies of documentation related to any past, current, or pending disciplinary actions or denial of licensure for any professional license

Finally, the applicant must take and pass the Arizona MPJE after the application has been approved.

Accreditation

Accreditation Council For Pharmacy Education

RxCE.com LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Arizona State Board of Pharmacy Information

Arizona State Board of Pharmacy

P.O. Box 18520

Phoenix, AZ 85005

Phone: 602-771-2727

https://pharmacy.az.gov/contact-us

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I access my courses, see the materials, and take the tests?

After signing into your account click on the personMy Info/Courses link in the top blue navbar. If this is the first time you have logged onto your account you may have to confirm your email and enter license details before you can access your courses. This is so we can submit your courses to CPEMonitor and CEbroker. If this is the case, simply click on the email confirmation link and enter the required information and you will be automatically directed to your account page.

After you have logged on, you will find incomplete courses under the Incomplete Courses tab, completed courses under the Complete Courses tab, and any purchased live webinars or live courses under the Live Webinars tab.

Q: My courses haven’t been reported to CPEMonitor.

First, wait 2-4 hours for courses to be processed by CPEMonitor. After this time, go to personMy Info/Courses >> Completed Courses and click ‘Click to Check’ on ‘Has this Course Been Reported to CPEMonitor?’ This button will check if the course has been reported and then try and resubmit it if it hasn’t been reported. If this fails, check to make sure your NABP eProfile ID and date of birth are accurate in personMy Info/Courses >> Manage Account. If this information is accurate and the course is still not reported contact us as soon as possible using the Support page.

Q: I've purchased a live webinar or live conference. What do I do to register for it?

To register for your purchased webinar click on the personMy Info/Courses link in the top blue navbar. If this is the first time you have logged onto your account you may have to confirm your email and enter license details (see the "FAQ: How do I access my courses, see the materials, and take the tests?" for more information about this.) Then simply click the Live Webinars tab and click Register for Webinar. We recommend registering with the same email your account is under to make it easier for us to confirm you attended the webinar. The webinar will then happen at the time displayed under it on the Live page.

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RxCE.com LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.