EAHP represents over 30,000 hospital pharmacists across 37 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 professional
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, Germany, Italy 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.
The Early Career Network aims to empower early-career pharmacists by sharing opportunities, insights, and success stories from across 25 member countries.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected hospital pharmacy community: one story, one country, one pharmacist at a time.
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.
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.
18/03/2026 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
19/03/2026 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Room 113
Joo Hanne Poulsen Revell
Link to EAHP Statements
Section 1 – Introductory statements and governance: Statement – 1.1, 1.3
Section 6 – Research and education: Statement – 6.3, 6.4
Abstract
A good idea or clinically proven intervention does not necessarily mean it will be used in practice. Implementation science incorporates methods and strategies to promote the systematic uptake of research findings and evidence-based practices into regular healthcare settings. It aims to bridge the gap between research and practice by identifying what works, in what context, and why, to improve patient outcomes and the quality of care.
Implementation science draws on numerous theoretical models and frameworks to guide the process, aiming to implement an effective and sustainable intervention. These models help researchers and practitioners understand the barriers, facilitators, and strategies needed to ensure that evidence-based practices are adopted and maintained successfully in clinical and healthcare environments. A brief introduction to implementation science and the most widely used frameworks will be presented during this seminar.
The second part of the seminar will focus on a specific project and will provide participants with a “real life” example of putting theory into practice. This project is the first evidence-based, nation-wide health service, conducted by interprofessional primary care teams to support medication adherence in chronically ill patients starting new long-term treatments in Switzerland. Using principles of implementation science, potential causes of implementation failure were identified prospectively and addressed by tailoring the intervention and implementation to the context using co-creation and stakeholder involvement. Methodologies used will present options for introducing more sustainable and context-driven interventions into practice. This seminar is intended for anyone curious about, interested in or already experienced in implementation science, regardless of their research focus.
Learning objectives
After the session, the participant should be able to:
– Understand the fundamentals of implementation science.
– Discuss strategies to enhance the translation of research findings into daily practice.
– Gain the knowledge to plan, conduct, and evaluate the implementation of interventions.
Educational need addressed
Hospital pharmacists participate in research and in the translation of findings into clinical practice. Basic principles of implementation science may help bridge the gap between trial and real world.
Keywords
Implementation science, research-practice gap, sustainability of interventions.
