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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Immunoglobulins are currently used both for the indications included in the SmPC and for other indications with different degrees of evidence and priority. Nonspecific immunoglobulins are blood products obtained by fractionation of plasma. During the Covid 19 pandemic there has been a decrease in donations and therefore a decrease in reserves in blood banks, which has generated a general shortage of immunoglobulins.
Creation of a multidisciplinary advisory commission for the evaluation and optimization of the use of immunoglobulins in the current situation of shortage.
A multidisciplinary commission was created made up of a pharmacist, a hematologist, and other specialists involved in the immunoglobulin prescription circuit. Chronic treatments with nonspecific immunoglobulins active between April and June 2021 were evaluated, an immunoglobulin use guide was developed prioritizing those indications with grade of evidence Ia, Ib and IIa and urgency of type A or B(solid evidence and absence of alternatives with equal efficacy)for both chronic and acute treatments. In addition, an emergency stock was established for acute pathology
After the intervention, the following were included in the guide for the use of immunoglobulins as priority indications: primary immunodeficiencies, Kawasaki disease (Ia, A), Guillain Barré (Ib, B), Multifocal Motor Neuropathy(Ib, A), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) )(Ia, A), Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura(ITP)(Ia, A),Secondary immunodeficiencies(Ib, A)with severe or recurrent infections, ineffective antimicrobial treatment, proven failure of specific antibodies and / or serum IgG level <4 gr / l. During the quarter prior to the creation of the commission, 31 patients were treated with immunoglobulins, 77.42% of whom were chronic; the most common indication was secondary immunodeficiency, 41.93%. Total immunoglobulin expenditure in this quarter (from April to June 2021) was 3,075g(mean: 99.2g / patient), with a cost of €15,925.98. While in the following trimester (post intervention)11 patients were treated, 72.73% being chronic, the most common indication was secondary immunodeficiency 36.36%. Total immunoglobulin expenditure in this quarter(from July to September 2021)was 660g (mean: 60g/patient), at a cost of €42,664.05
Carry out periodic control of active chronic treatments and assessment of the initiation of treatment according to the guidelines established by the Commission
Clinical Pharmacy Services
Natalia Toledo Noda, Víctor Quesada Marqués, Laura Majuelos Aicart, Milagros Varela González, Maria Victoria Morales León
Despite advances in the control of HIV infection, the number of people who become infected annually in the island (European ultra-periphery region) remains high. The implementation of a PrEP dispensing program would prevent many of these infections since it is known that there is a high number of undiagnosed infected people. In addition, the implementation would allow legally access to this therapy, being an effective, cheap and easily to use therapy.
Development and implementation of a medication dispensing program for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in adults.
In 2016, the European Medicines Agency authorized the indication of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 245mg + emtricitabine 200mg as a preventive treatment. In December 2019 the Ministry of Health incorporated it into the National Health System for people who met certain minimum criteria. The hospital was formed since then with the aim of establishing a prescription and dispensing circuit.
The following circuit was established:
1. The primary care physician will screen candidates who want to apply to the program and request an initial study. If the candidate meets the criteria, he will consult the infectious diseases unit.
2. The unit value the entry into the program and carry out clinical follow-up. The request for outpatient dispensing is generated for the Pharmacy Service.
3. The Pharmacy Service informs about how to take the medication and its adverse effects. It is dispensed for a maximum period of 3 months. If any problem related to the drug or lack of adherence is detected, it will be communicated to the doctor.
4. A clinical and analytical follow-up is carried out every 3 months to assess the correct use of the medication as well as the appearance of safety problems (renal function and bone involvement). The continuity in the program is evaluated annually.
Since then, the Pharmacy Service has dispensed medication to 20 users and only one discontinued due to lack of adherence.
Achieve a reduction in the incidence of HIV, which for years has remained stable. Contribute to generate data that support the efficacy and safety of these therapies in real life. Avoid the illegal sale of these drugs.
