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.
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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.
13 June 2018
Between 7 and 10 June, the members of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) gathered for their annual General Assembly in Bucharest, Romania. Delegates from EAHP’s member countries used this opportunity to discuss current policy topics as well as the future development of EAHP and the hospital pharmacy profession in Europe.
Petr Horák was welcomed as EAHP’s new President. For the next 3 years he will be leading the association. Petr works as Chief Pharmacist at the Hospital Pharmacy of the University Hospital Motol in Prague, Czech Republic. In addition, he is a part-time lecturer at the Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education in Prague. Prior to becoming President-Elect in June 2017, Petr served on the EAHP Board as Director for Professional Development and Director of Finance.
As EAHP’s decision-making body, the General Assembly voted on the adoption of 3 position papers and elected 4 Board members. EAHP is delighted to welcome Piera Polidori (Italy) to the Board and congratulates Aida Batista (Portugal) András Süle (Hungary) and Rob Moss (The Netherlands) on their re-election. Aida will continue to serve as Vice President of EAHP, while András will resume his role as Director of Finance. Both Piera and Rob will support the work of the EAHP Board as Directors of Professional Development.
During the General Assembly, delegates received updates on the core activities of EAHP and current policy developments. Discussions centred around the implementation of the 44 European Statements of Hospital Pharmacy, the Common Training Framework for hospital pharmacy specialisation and the Falsified Medicines Directive.
A new position paper on procurement advocating for the involvement of hospital pharmacists, was adopted. Moreover, the position on antimicrobial resistance was reviewed to put a stronger emphasis on the contribution by hospital pharmacists to antibiotic stewardship. Lastly, EAHP’s position paper on biosimilar medicines was technically updated to allow for the inclusion of a reference to the Information Guide for Healthcare Professionals on Biosimilars in the EU prepared by the European Commission and the European Medicines Agency.
Speaking after the General Assembly, EAHP President Petr Horák said: “I am honoured to take over the presidency from Joan Peppard, who since she joined, the Board in 2012 and in particular as President for the past 3 years worked continuously on the advancement of the Common Training Framework (CTF) project and the implementation of the 44 European Statements of Hospital Pharmacy. During my term as President of EAHP I will drive forward with the work on the development of the hospital pharmacy profession. I am delighted to continue this journey with my fellow Board members and Joan who agreed to advise the Board for an additional year as Immediate Past President.”
EAHP is an association of national organisations across 35 countries representing hospital pharmacists at the European level. It was founded in 1972 and focuses on the development of the hospital pharmacy profession 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.
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