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
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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 6:30 pm
19/03/2026 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Room 118
Sonja Guntschnig
Link to EAHP Statements
Section 1 – Introductory Statements and Governance: Statements – 1.1, 1.5, 1.7
Abstract
Hospital pharmacists are increasingly recognised as clinical partners who are vital to ensuring medication safety, stewardship, therapeutic optimisation, and cost-effective operational delivery in hospitals. However, involvement remains uneven across countries and institutions; while some places have well-developed ward-based clinical pharmacy services, others continue to centre pharmacists primarily in dispensary and operational roles. At the same time, hospital pharmacy is essential for system resilience, particularly in managing medicine shortages, supply chains, and compounding services. There is a growing push for expanded clinical roles, including support for virtual wards, outpatient appointments, and greater integration into multidisciplinary teams. With rising expectations from clinicians, managers, and patients for a broader and deeper pharmacy presence, it has become increasingly important for pharmacy departments to demonstrate and clearly communicate the measurable impact of their services.
This session equips hospital pharmacists with practical strategies to elevate the visibility of their work within healthcare settings and in the broader community. Participants will learn how to communicate their contributions to patient care and healthcare efficiency through strategic communication, patient-centred messaging, and the effective use of media, including social platforms. In addition, attendees will explore approaches to community engagement, such as hosting health events, as well as methods to increase awareness within hospitals using posters, digital displays, case studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The session also addresses innovative educational outreach, including workshops, school engagement, open days, and the use of immersive experiences to highlight pharmacy roles and attract future professionals.
By improving the visibility of hospital pharmacy services, their contributions are more fully recognised, supporting high-quality patient care, stronger healthcare systems, and sustained investment in service development. This workshop provides participants with practical tools to articulate and showcase the indispensable role of hospital pharmacy teams.
Learning Objectives
– Identify effective strategies for communicating hospital pharmacy teams’ roles to healthcare professionals, health system stakeholders and the public.
– Analyse methods to raise visibility of pharmacy services through interdisciplinary and community engagement.
– Apply advocacy and leadership principles to gain institutional and policy-level recognition of hospital pharmacy services.
Educational need addressed
This session addresses the need to enhance the visibility and recognition of hospital pharmacy teams, whose vital contributions often go unnoticed. It equips participants with communication and outreach skills to showcase their impact on patient care, medication safety, and healthcare efficiency. Through innovative strategies, it aims to foster greater appreciation for the role of the hospital pharmacist.
Keywords
Education, communication, medication safety, interprofessional practice, health care systems
