Wisconsin · DSPS
Wisconsin pharmacist license lookup.
This guide shows where to check a Wisconsin pharmacist licence and what the regulator publishes about renewal and continuing education.
Short answer: start at the DSPS Credential Verification page. Wisconsin lists 30 hours of ACPE continuing education per two-year period running June 1 to May 31.
At a glance
- Regulator: Wisconsin DSPS and the Pharmacy Examining Board
- Where to check: DSPS Credential Verification page
- Continuing education: 30 hours through ACPE
- Reporting period: Two years, June 1 of an even-numbered year through May 31 of the next even-numbered year
- Example given: June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028
- Exception: CE does not apply to the biennium when the licence was first issued
Official links
How to check a Wisconsin pharmacist licence
Wisconsin credentialing is run by DSPS. Its Credential Verification page is the starting point for verifying a Wisconsin credential, and the pharmacist profession page links to credential, fee and renewal-date pages. This site cannot confirm anyone’s status; use the DSPS page and read the record it gives you.
Continuing education
The DSPS pharmacist page lists 30 hours of continuing education through ACPE, including credits earned in ACPE-approved post-graduate degree programs (1 credit counts as 10 hours). It says this does not apply to the biennium when the licence was first issued. The reporting period runs two years, from June 1 of an even-numbered year through May 31 of the next even-numbered year; the page’s example is June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028.
Late and lapsed licences
DSPS publishes a separate “Renewal After 5 Years” page for licences that have lapsed, and the pharmacist page reminds licensees they must renew by the statutorily defined date. The page cites Wisconsin statute chapter 450.06 on who may practise pharmacy.
What this page cannot tell you
It cannot say whether any particular pharmacist is licensed. Only DSPS shows the current record. Rules can change, so use the DSPS pages below as the authority.
Sources
- DSPS: Pharmacist (Retrieved November 2026)
- DSPS: Credential Verification (Retrieved November 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify a Wisconsin pharmacist's licence?
Start at the DSPS Credential Verification page. This site does not query it.
How many CE hours does Wisconsin list for pharmacists?
30 hours through ACPE per two-year reporting period, according to the DSPS pharmacist page.
What is the reporting period?
Two years, June 1 of an even-numbered year through May 31 of the next even-numbered year.
Do new pharmacists need CE in their first period?
The DSPS page says the CE requirement does not apply to the biennium when the licence was first issued.
Does this page confirm a licence?
No. It links to DSPS and summarises its published rules. Only DSPS shows a licence record.
A guide, not a verification
TNAADO is not a licensing board and this page does not check anyone's licence or imply official verification. Nothing you type here is sent anywhere. This is general information, not legal or professional advice. Use the official links to confirm status, and check the regulator's site for current rules and fees.