Pharmacists practicing in New York must stay current with standards through structured continuing education (CE). The state mandates 45 hours of CE every three-year registration cycle. At least 23 hours must be completed through live instruction, while no more than 22 hours can be self-study. Importantly, hours cannot be carried over to the next ...

Effective January 1, 2023 Education Law requires that registered pharmacists complete at least three credits, home study or live, of continuing education pertaining to pharmaceutical compounding. This is in addition to all the other requirements still in place such as the medication error requirement.

Continuing education credit for completing ONE of the courses listed below per registration period is allowed. The CPR, BLS, ACLS or EMT course must be sponsored by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or the National Safety Council to be acceptable toward the continuing education requirement for ...