South Dakota CE Requirements For Pharmacists

Pharmacy licenses can be verified through the South Dakota Department of Health.

South Dakota Board of Pharmacy licensees must renew their licenses annually to maintain the right to practice. Renewal applications are due by September 30 with a renewal fee of $125. Log onto the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy portal to begin the process.

The South Dakota Board of Pharmacy requires 12 continuing education (CE) hours to be completed annually prior to the renewal date of September 30. These education hours may be completed in a live or home study setting.

Annual Continuing Education Requirements

Additional CE Requirements

If the pharmacist seeking renewal is authorized to administer influenza vaccines, 2 CE hours are required each year on the topic of immunizations.

36-11-23.1. Continuing education program established.

There is hereby established a program of continuing education for licensed pharmacists within this state.

36-11-23.2. Rules relating to continuing education–Maximum annual requirement.

The State Board of Pharmacy shall promulgate rules pertaining to continuing education of pharmacists. Such continuing education program shall not exceed twelve hours in length in any one year.

36-11-23.3. Continuing education required for relicensure.

As of October 1, 1980, no active pharmacist shall be eligible for relicensure in this state unless the pharmacist has met the continuing education requirements established by the State Board of Pharmacy.

36-11-23.4. Advisory council on continuing education.

There is hereby established an advisory council to the State Board of Pharmacy consisting of two pharmacists appointed by the State Board of Pharmacy, two pharmacists appointed by the state college of pharmacy and four pharmacists appointed by the South Dakota Pharmacists Association who shall serve without compensation and whose duties shall be to advise the State Board of Pharmacy in the establishment and accreditation of programs of continuing education.

We cannot guarantee this is the most up-to-date version of this code section. Please refer to the South Dakota Code for the most accurate information.

The South Dakota Board of Pharmacy does allow for licensure by reciprocity for pharmacists. The applicant must: 

• Complete the Application for Licensure as a Pharmacist in South Dakota using the SD Board of Pharmacy portal
  • This application must be approved before permission is given to take the MPJE
• Pay a reciprocity fee of $150 as well as an initial license fee of $35
• Complete the NABP License Transfer Application
• Register for and purchase the MPJE through the NABP website
  • After the purchase is completed, an Authorization to Test (ATT) code will be emailed to the applicant
• Take and pass the MPJE exam

The South Dakota State Board of Pharmacy requires a minimum of 12 continuing education hours on an annual basis. This requirement must be completed by September 30 to renew.

A pharmacist license may be obtained through examination or reciprocity. To obtain licensure via examination, the applicant must:

• Graduate from an accredited school/college of pharmacy
  • Have the college submit an official transcript to the NABP via email, mail or through the NABP e-Profile Connect
• Complete the Application for Licensure as a Pharmacist in South Dakota using the SD Board of Pharmacy portal
  • This application must be approved before permission is given to take the NAPLEX or MPJE
• Upload required documentation
  • Proof of required internship hours (240 IPPE hours and 1600 APPE hours)
  • Passport quality photo- size 2 ¼” x 3 ¼”
  • A copy of a US or state government photo ID
• Register for and purchase both the NAPLEX and MPJE through the NABP website
  • After the purchase is completed, an Authorization to Test (ATT) code will be emailed to the applicant
• Take and pass the NAPLEX and MPJE exams

While South Dakota does not mandate live continuing education (CE) hours for pharmacist license renewal, opting to engage in them can provide substantial benefits. Joining live online CE sessions enables you to engage in a multitude of educational opportunities for professional development.

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