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.
Self-Assessment
SILCC
Closed SIGs
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.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom
Current position
Jatinder Harchowal has 22 years’ experience as a Chief Pharmacist and is currently in University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). Prior to working in UCLH, Jatinder worked as Chief Pharmacist in Ealing Hospital, Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals, and The Royal Marsden. In March 2020, Jatinder was seconded as Director of Pharmacy for the Nightingale Hospital, leading the set up and running of a medicines optimisation service to help support the COVID-19 pandemic. Jatinder was also interim Chief Pharmacist for the North Central London Integrated Care System from October 2022-June 2023, helping to set up new governance processes for use of medicines across the newly formed integrated system. Jatinder was the Chair of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Hospital Expert Advisory Group (HEAG) for 5 years from 2018-2023 and is an appointed member of the King’s Fund General Advisory Board. He is a Health Foundation Fellow and was awarded a Fellowship for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in 2020. In October 2020, Jatinder was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his work during the COVID-19 pandemic and services to the pharmaceutical profession. In May 2022, Jatinder was awarded the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists Gold medal for achievements and contributions to the profession at a national level.
Education
Jatinder studied Pharmacy at the University of Bradford and qualified in 1991. After completing his Dilpoma in Clinical Pharmacy, Jatinder went to complete his Masters in Clinical Pharmacy in 1995, focusing on drug related admissions into hospital. He also completed his Diploma in Management Studies, before completing an MSc in Leadership and Quality Improvement in 2014 with Ashridge Business School. In addition, Jatinder is a qualified career coach and recently completed his IHI Improvement Advisor training.
Research area
Mr. Harchowal’s research interests have been in Renal Pharmacy Practice and the introduction of Biosimilars into practice.
Conflict of interest
None.
