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.
13/03/2025 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
14/03/2025 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Auditorium 15
Stefanie Deuster
Link to EAHP Statements
Section 1 – Introductory Statements and Governance: Statements – 1.1, 1.5
Section 4 – Clinical Pharmacy: Statements – 4.1, 4.6
Section 6 – Education and Research: Statement Statements – 6.3
Abstract
As health care professionals, pharmacists require a solid education with a strong academic background. Yet, the fast changing and evolving pharmaceutical and medical knowledge necessitates a shift in training and education strategies. Competency-based education (CBE) has become a fundamental approach to medical education in numerous countries.
Competency-based curricula emphasize four key features: focus on learning outcomes, emphasis on abilities, reduced time-based training and learner-centeredness. The defined learning outcomes describe the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for a professional individual in working life.
The design of a successful competency-based system of education begins with identifying desired outcomes and defining performance levels for each competency. This leads to the development of a framework for assessing competencies and finally the (re)evaluation of the programme, enabling continuous improvement.
Competency-based assessments are used to distinguish between the skills and knowledge that you already have, and those for which you need further education and training. The use of entrustable professional activities (EPAs) is an approach to deal with the complex nature of CBE. An EPA is a unit of professional practice that can be fully entrusted to a pharmacist as soon as he or she has demonstrated the necessary competence to execute this activity unsupervised.
EPAs can effectively bridge the gap between educational preparation and job practice, ensuring that pharmacists are equipped not only with knowledge but also with the skills and attitudes necessary for professional success.
This seminar will show examples of innovative approaches illustrating the practical implementation of CBE and EPAs in pharmacy education settings – at undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional development levels.
Two experienced speakers will share their experiences, best practices, and insights into successful implementation of CBE.
Learning objectives
After the session, the participant should be able to:
Educational need addressed
In an increasingly complex healthcare system, hospital pharmacists need to know the principles of competency-based pharmaceutical education and its implications for shaping the future of pharmacy training and practice. Hospital pharmacists should use practical strategies to advance the integration of competencies and EPAs in their educational environments, thereby improving the quality of pharmacy education and enhancing patient care outcomes.
Keywords
Education, communication, inter-professional collaborative practice, continuing professional development.
