EAHP represents over 29,000 hospital pharmacists across 36 member countries. EAHP represents and develops the hospital pharmacy profession within Europe in order to ensure the continuous improvement of care and outcomes for patients in the hospital setting. This is achieved through science, research, education, practice, as well as sharing best-practice and responsibility with other healthcare professionals.
The EAHP Board, elected for three-year terms, oversees the association’s activities. Comprising directors responsible for core functions, it meets regularly to implement strategic goals. Supported by EAHP staff, the Board controls finances, coordinates congress organization, and ensures compliance with statutes and codes of conduct.
The EAHP staff supports the Board in executing EAHP’s mission. The Staff assists in financial management, events organisations, policy activities and all EAHP projects. The EAHP staff works closely with EAHP’s members and ensures the effective communication all relevant stakeholders.
The first member countries were Belgium, Britain, Denmark, France, the Federal Republic of Germany and The Netherlands in 1972. EAHP has now 36 EAHP members and 2 Associate Members. EAHP is open to countries members of the Council of Europe and since 2022 to organisations representing the interests of hospital pharmacists from outside the Council of Europe (Associate Membership)
EAHP’s structure is also composed by different standing committes: EAHP Scientific Committee, EAHP Education Executive Committee and the EAHP CTF Steering Committee.
At EAHP, we are committed to transparency in our governance, ethical standards, and funding practices. This section provides open access to our foundational documents, including the EAHP Statutes, Code of Conduct, and Funding Sources. By sharing these resources, we aim to uphold accountability and foster trust with our members, partners, and the public.
Keep up with all EAHP’s events and webinars. Contact the team at info@eahp.eu should you have any questions about upcoming events or activities.
Here you can find all upcoming events organised by EAHP and by all its members and associate members. Do not hesitate to contact the events team at events@eahp.eu should you have any questions about the organisation of these events.
Hospital pharmacists conduct a critical role in the care of patients in hospitals. Learn more about what they do here and in all the pages under Hospital Pharmacy practice and Policy.
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EAHP brings together experts from many areas of hospital pharmacy practice providing and highlighting good local sustainable practices as that can be up-scaled and shared with other countries. The EAHP Working Group on Sustainability has the aim of reducing the environmental burden of the hospital pharmacy services.
The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP), and its 36 member country platforms are creating a Common Training Framework for the hospital pharmacy education in Europe. The goal of this project is to allow the free movement of hospital pharmacists within the European Union.
The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) and the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy (ESCP) have collaboratively developed the Oath to Society. The Oath to Society is all encompassing and acts as a contract for excellence in providing compassionate patient care, working as part of the healthcare team and advancing the pharmacy profession, and showcasing how clinical and hospital pharmacists work every day
A day created to highlight the importance and to celebrate the work done by hospital pharmacies. This day celebrates all hospital pharmacy teams.
Catch up with EAHP’s press releases
Find all EAHP relevant publication like the EAHP Surveys, annual reports and the history books.
The European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy (EJHP) is the only official journal of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) and is committed to advancing the science, practice and profession of hospital pharmacy. As the premier communication platform for hospital pharmacists worldwide, EJHP is a major source for continuing education as well as updates on advances in the practice and standard of pharmaceutical care for patients.
When EAHP and Hospital pharmacists appear in the news.
EAHP publishes a monthly EU monitor with updates about the latest EAHP initiatives and information relevant for the hospital pharmacy profession.
Sponsor Channel
The Sponsor Channel is designed to maximise visibility and engagement, allowing sponsors to connect with the hospital pharmacy community and partners in a dynamic and interactive environment. From product demonstrations to networking sessions, the Sponsor Channel offers a range of opportunities for sponsors to showcase their offerings and generate leads in the new EAHP Website.
EAHP Academy Seminar 2016FRIDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2016, Platinum Alpha & Beta | ||
08.45 – 09.00 | Welcome speech by the President of the EAHP Ms Joan Peppard, President of the EAHP, Republic of Ireland | |
09.00 – 09.15 | Welcome – objectives of the Academy Camp and the Workshop Prof Anthony Sinclair, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK and EAHP Member of the Scientific Committee | |
09.15 – 10.00 | Introduction to Quality Management Systems (QMS) Ms Parisa Mirbod, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK • Review management levels | |
10.00 – 10.30 | Coffee Break (Lobby Platinum) | |
10.30 – 11.15 | Lean concepts Dr Niccolo Curatolo, Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Antoine Béclère/Service Pharmacie, Clamart, France • Defining the lean principals | |
11.15 – 12.00 | The systematic examination of processes Ms Parisa Mirbod, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK • Performing an audit | |
12.00 – 13.30 | Lunch break (Avalon restaurant) | |
13.30 – 15.00 | The open session “soap box”: sharing good practices Prof Anthony Sinclair, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK and EAHP Member of the Scientific Committee Delegates are asked to present and feedback on some continuous improvement projects they have implemented | |
15.00 – 15.30 | Coffee break (Lobby Platinum) | |
15.30 – 16.30 | Plenary workshop: problem solving using visual aids Dr André Rieutord, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France and EAHP Member of the Scientific Committee • Communicating: what are the needs? | |
16.30 – 17.30 | Lean: transformational approach or process oriented approach (NC) Dr Niccolo Curatolo, Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Antoine Béclère/Service Pharmacie, Clamart, France • Change Management | |
17.30 – 18.00 | Wrap up day 1: take home messages | |
19.30 – 20.00 | Cocktail reception in Lobby Platinum | |
20.00 – 22.30 | Dinner at the hotel at Avalon restaurant | |
SATURDAY, 1 October 2016, Platinum Alpha & Beta | ||
09.30 – 09.45 | Introduction Prof Anthony Sinclair, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK and EAHP Member of the Scientific Committee Dr André Rieutord, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France and EAHP Member of the Scientific Committee Ms Aurélie Guerin, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK Dr Niccolo Curatolo, Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Antoine Béclère/Service Pharmacie, Clamart, France Ms Parisa Mirbod, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK The tutors deliver the explanations for the workshops | |
09.45 – 10.00 | Introduction to the Workshops | |
10.00 – 10.30 | Coffee break (Lobby South Plaza) | |
10.30 – 12.00 | Parallel Workshops with two case studies (2 scenarios) • Case 1: Oncology Director level review example Attendants divided in 4 groups (Plenary breakout Arizona & Colorado) | |
12.00 – 12.45 | Groups Prepare Feedback Presentations A team leader is nominated and coordinates his group. The group prepares some visual supports (slides or flipchart) to present what they have decided to solve Case 1 and Case 2 | |
12.45 – 13.45 | Lunch break (Avalon restaurant) | |
13.45 – 14.45 | Open Session-Soap Box Session [Share Good Practice] Prof Anthony Sinclair, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK and EAHP Member of the SC Dr Delegates are asked to present and feedback on some continuous improvement projects they have implemented | |
14.45 – 15.00 | Coffe break (Lobby Platinum) | |
15.00 – 17.00 | Parallel workshops: report back on scenarios • presentation of each group | |
17.00 – 17.30 | Summary and closing remarks Dr André Rieutord, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France and EAHP Member of the Scientific Committee | |
17.30 – 17.45 | Closing speech by the President of The National Association of Hospital Pharmacists from Romania (ANFSR) Ioan Antofie, President of the National Association of Hospital Pharmacists from Romania | |
19.30 – 22.30 | Dinner at the hotel at Avalon restaurant | |
Sunday, 2 October 2016 | ||
08.20 | Meet in the hotel lobby | |
08:30 – 12.00 | Visit of the Parliament Palace organised by the National Association of Hospital Pharmacists from Romania. | |
12:30 | Return to the hotel | |
Important note: EAHP confirms that the Speakers and the Scientific Committee members responsible for the development of the Academy Seminar programme have signed and submitted the Conflict of Interest Disclosure forms.
* Indicates speaker or SC member has stated a conflict of interest.
EAHP will cover the expenses of the seminar registration, hotel accommodations for three nights (September 29 – 30 – 1 October), as well as, official meals. Travel expenses have to be covered by the participant or your organisation.
The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharamacy education.
