A pharmacist license expires on the last day of the pharmacist's birth month every other year. Before the expiration date of the pharmacist's license, the pharmacist shall: File a renewal application; Pay any applicable fees; and Earn continuing pharmaceutical education (CE) credits required by this chapter. CE Requirements. A pharmacist licensed to practice in Maryland applying for renewal shall: Earn 30 hours of approved CE within the 2-year period immediately preceding the license expiration date that include: 1 hour on the topic of preventing medication errors, such as appropriate dispensing of opioids; and 2 hours of CE obtained through live instruction; Attest to the fact that the pharmacist has completed the CE requirement on a Board approved form; and Retain supporting documents for inspection by the Board for 4 years after the date of renewal for which the CE credits were used. A pharmacist certified to administer vaccinations in Maryland applying for renewal shall: As part of the 30 hours of approved CE requirement, complete 4 hours of CE credits related to vaccinations; or If registered to administer vaccines before October 1, 2008 for the first renewal of the registration after that date, demonstrate that 4 CE credits taken include education about the herpes zoster and pneumococcal pneumonia vaccines.