Article IV License Renewal and Continuing Education
i. Fifteen (15) hours of continuing education is required for each licensure period.
ii. At least two (2) hours of the continuing education received each year must be related to opioid abuse and prevention or some other drug of abuse or addiction-related issue.
iii. At least two (2) hours of the continuing education received each year must be obtained via a live seminar. Live webcasts are valid for this requirement.
To read the full amended regulation:
CE Application
To apply for CE:
CE Opportunities for Pharmacists
Below are links to different organizations where you may find CE opportunities.
Mississippi Pharmacy Organizations
National Pharmacy Organizations
MS Board of Pharmacy CE Trainings (Current trainings will be available until 12/31/2024)
Compliance Bullpen Report
The purpose of the bullpen report is to provide essential information to educate licensees. The Compliance Bullpen Reports aim to cover important compliance subjects, offer helpful tips and reminders, and enhance comprehension of compliance matters in Mississippi. Please note that not all Bullpen reports will qualify for Continuing Education credits.
- Instructions for Loss Reporting, Inventories, & Accountability Audits- 1 Opioid and Substance abuse CE Hour; No live
- Burglaries and Robberies- 0.5 CE hours- no opioid; no live
- Introduction to the 4 Divisions of the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy- 1 CE hours- no opioid; no live
Drug Diversion Awareness Training 2024- 1 Opioid and Substance abuse CE Hour; no live
- This training is available only for Pharmacists in Charge. It is now available, so please reach out to ajones@mbp.ms.gov for further details.