Wyoming BOARD OF PHARMACY | CE REQUIREMENTS | LIVE CERT

Pharmacists in the state of Wyoming may earn CE between January 1st and December 31st of each renewal year. A pharmacist’s license expires annually on December 31st and should be renewed 30 days prior to this date to avoid late fees and timely renewal.

Annual Continuing Education Requirements

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Section 3. Continuing Pharmaceutical Education (CPE) Requirement for Pharmacists.      

             (a)      In accordance with W.S. § 33-24-121, all pharmacists must complete and report 12 hours of approved continuing pharmaceutical education (CPE) obtained during the previous license period in order to renew their license to practice pharmacy.

             (b)      Pharmacists are exempt from the CPE requirement for their first license renewal period.

             (c)       At least one and one-half (1.5) of the twelve (12) hours of CPE obtained in a licensing period must be related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances, pursuant to W.S. § 33-24-121(d), which may include courses on pain management/opioids.

            (d)      At least one (1) hour of CPE must be related to immunizations for pharmacists who indicate they intend to administer immunizations on their license renewal application.

            (e)      Pharmacists are required to obtain the required CPE and have it reported into NABP’s CPE monitor in order to renew their license. If audited, failure to demonstrate evidence of completing the required CPE constitutes prima facie evidence of knowingly submitting false or misleading information to the Board for the renewal of a license and may subject the pharmacist to disciplinary action by the Board.

             (f)      CPE credits shall not be carried forward.

In order to obtain a license to practice in the state of Wyoming after previously being licensed in another state, a licensee must:

• Pass the Wyoming MPJE
• A background check is required in order to obtain reciprocity in the state of Wyoming. Applicants should email the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy at bop@wyo.gov with the following information:
  • Type of application being requested
  • Transfer of previous NAPLEX score
  • License number of license held in other state(s)
  • Current mailing address
• The applicant must prove they are of good moral character and that they’ve been actively practicing at least a year prior to applying for licensure in Wyoming as well as proof of at least 400 hours of internship

12 contact hours of CE to include 1.5 hours on responsible prescribing of controlled substances annually (courses on pain management/opioids will satisfy this requirement).

• At least 1 hour must focus on immunizations if administering immunizations.

• 1 hour per renewal period may go towards their CE hours if taking an American Red Cross or American Heart Association approved CPR class that leads to certification.

• 6 credit hours can count towards CPE if taking an ACLS class that leads to certification.

• 6 credit hours can count towards their CPE if taking a PALS course that leads to certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

The CE must be approved by the Wyoming Pharmacy Act and the Board’s Rules and Regulations and accredited by ACPE. In the state of Wyoming, CE must be obtained between January 1 through December 31 of each renewal year and pay any required fees. Please note, credits cannot be carried forward to the next renewal period. Pharmacists are exempt from CE requirements during their first year of licensure in the state of Wyoming. All CPE will be monitored by utilization of the NABP’s CPE Monitoring Program.

• Receive 1200 practical experience through internship
• Graduate from a school/college of pharmacy approved by the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy
• Take and pass the NAPLEX and Wyoming MPJE
• A background check is required for both a new license in the state of Wyoming. In order to obtain the proper paperwork needed to fulfill this requirement, the applicant must email the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy at bop@wyo.gov and request the paperwork be mailed to them.
  • Include in this email that the applicant is requesting a new license application, your passed examination score, and current mailing address
• Submit the paperwork, and required fees, to the Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy

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