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.
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.
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.
EAHP Academy Seminar 2017ACPE Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0475-0000-17-030-L01-P/CEUs: 1.2
FRIDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2017, Congress Hall B | ||
08.00 – 08.15 | Welcome – Needs and Objectives of the Academy Seminar Dr Torsten Hoppe-Tichy, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Germany. EAHP Member of the Scientific Committee | |
08.15 – 08.20 | Welcome speech by the President of the EAHP Ms Joan Peppard, President of the EAHP, Republic of Ireland | |
08.20 – 08.30 | Assessment of Learning success – SurveyMonkey® Delegates | |
| 08.30 – 09.15 | What is the evidence of Antibiotic Stewardship? Prof Dr Martin Hug, University of Freiburg, Germany
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09.15 – 10.00 | Consumption surveillance methods: How to collect and report data, how to avoid common pitfalls? Dr Matthias Fellhauer, Schwarzwald-Baar Klinikum, Germany | |
10.00 – 10.30 | Coffee Break (Meeting Foyer) | |
10.30 – 11.15 | From antibiotic therapy to peri-surgical antibiotic prophylaxis: measures/interventions to influence antibiotic use and consumption | |
11.15 – 12.00 | Practical application of antibiotic use data Prof Dr Uga Dumpis, University of Latvia, Latvia | |
12.00 – 13.30 | Lunch break (Novotel Restaurant) | |
13.30 – 15.00 | Interactive Part – Parallel Workshops (1st part) Dr Antonella Tonna, Robert Gordon University, Scotland, UK
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15.00 – 15.30 | Coffee break (Meeting Foyer) | |
15.30 – 17.00 | Interactive Part – Parallel Workshops (1st part – continued) Dr Antonella Tonna, Robert Gordon University, Scotland, UK
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17.00 – 17.30 | Summary – end of day 1 | |
19.30 – 20.00 | Cocktail reception (Meeting Foyer) | |
20.00 – 22.30 | Dinner at the hotel (Novotel Restaurant) | |
SATURDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2017, Congress Hall B | ||
08.30 – 09.15 | How to implement Antibiotic Stewardship without having the resources for that? Dr Torsten Hoppe-Tichy, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Germany. EAHP Member of the Scientific Committee | |
09.15 – 10.00 | First ABS studies in your hospital: How to do it, what to learn from it? | |
10.00 – 10.30 | Coffee break (Meeting Foyer) | |
10.30 – 11.15 | Using a quality improvement approach to optimise antimicrobial prescribing Dr Jacqueline Sneddon, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Glasgow, Scotland, UK | |
11.15 – 12.00 | How to engage and educate healthcare professionals and the public in antimicrobial stewardship Dr Jacqueline Sneddon, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Glasgow, Scotland, UK | |
12.00 – 14.00 | Lunch break (Novotel Restaurant) | |
14.00 – 15.00 | Interactive Part – Parallel Workshops (2nd part) Dr Antonella Tonna, Robert Gordon University, Scotland, UK Clinical cases | |
15.00 – 15.30 | Coffee Break (Meeting Foyer) | |
15.30 – 16.30 | Interactive Part – Parallel Workshops (2nd part – continued) Dr Antonella Tonna, Robert Gordon University, Scotland, UK Clinical cases | |
16.30 -16.45 | Assessment of Learning success – SurveyMonkey® Delegates | |
16.45 – 17.00 | Summary and closing remarks Dr Kornelia Chrapkova, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic. EAHP Member of the Scientific Committee Dr Torsten Hoppe-Tichy, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Germany. EAHP Member of the Scientific Committee | |
17.00 – 17.10 | Closing speech by the President of the National Association of Hospital Pharmacists from Austria (AAHP) Karin Kirchdorfer, President of the National Association of Hospital Pharmacists from Austria | |
19.15 | Meet in hotel lobby to take the buses | |
20.00 – 22.30 | Dinner at Heuriger Maly (Grinzing) | |
23.00 | Return to the hotel | |
SUNDAY, 1 OCTOBER 2017 | ||
08.15 | Meet in hotel lobby | |
08.45 – 12.15 | City Tour. Departure by bus from the hotel. | |
12.15 | Return to the hotel | |
Important note: EAHP confirms that the Speakers and the Scientific Committee members responsible for the development of the Academy Seminar programme have signed and submitted the Conflict of Interest Disclosure forms.
* Indicates speaker or SC member has stated a conflict of interest.
EAHP will cover the expenses of the seminar registration, hotel accommodations for three nights (September 28 – 29 – 30 September), as well as, official meals. Travel expenses have to be covered by the participant or your organisation.
This programme may be subject to changes during the upcoming months.
The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharamacy education.
