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.
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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.
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EAHP publishes a monthly EU monitor with updates about the latest EAHP initiatives and information relevant for the hospital pharmacy profession.
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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.
09 June 2016
Hospital pharmacists from across Europe are gathering in Prague today (9th June) for the annual General Assembly of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP). Topics on the agenda include implementation of the 44 European Statements of Hospital Pharmacy and the development of a common training framework for hospital pharmacy in Europe.
The General Assembly is the decision-making body of EAHP, with each of EAHP’s 34 member countries invited to send national delegations. At the General Assembly, delegates receive updates on the core activities of EAHP over the past year, share information on their association’s own national activities, conduct elections to the EAHP Board of Directors, approve policy activities and participate in workshops.
Two years after the passage of the landmark European Statements of Hospital Pharmacy, much focus will be given at the meeting on the status of their implementation. Several practice surveys now give insight to the challenges associated with meeting the Statements’ aspirations. A Statement implementation team will work with delegates to plan how hospitals and healthcare systems can achieve the goals set out in the Statements.
Further to this, one year after the establishment of EAHP’s common training framework project, delegates will receive first sight of the draft framework, and contribute to the forthcoming strategy for consulting stakeholders on its final content.
The General Assembly will also give policy attention to the Falsified Medicines Directive, the hospital pharmacist role in tackling antimicrobial resistance, and developments in respect to combatting medicines shortages.
Welcoming delegates to Prague, EAHP President Joan Peppard said:
“The General Assembly is a unique opportunity for our members to come together for a focused working weekend. At the General Assembly we determine how to work across countries to improve medication management for patients and the contribution made by the hospital pharmacist profession.
This year we meet in the beautiful city of Prague, birthplace of Vaclav Havel, a writer and philosopher of recent times. He told us “Work for something because it is good, not just because it stands a chance to succeed”. An apt thought as we reflect on how to achieve the European Statements of Hospital Pharmacy. Many of the statements are challenging for all countries but the goal of improving patient care is inspiring. That is what motivates the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists.”
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For further information contact info@eahp.eu | 00 322 741 6835
NOTES TO EDITORS:
1. The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) is an association of national organisations across 34 countries representing hospital pharmacists at European and international levels. More information about the EAHP and its history here.
2. More information about the European Statements of Hospital Pharmacy is available here.
3. More information about the Common Training Framework is available here.
4. More information about EAHP’s Member Associations is available here.
5. More information about EAHP’s surveys of practice is available here.
6. Requests for interviews with Joan Peppard can be made by contacting info@eahp.eu | 00 322 741 2436
