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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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.
Production and Compounding
Production and Compounding
Chemotherapies are generally prescribed and produced as a function of Body Surface Area (BSA). The most recent literature recommends that marketed drugs continue to use BSA-based dosing supported by clinical evidence. If not, it recommends DB with adjustments for other important parameters.
Determine which of the drugs compounded in our centralised chemotherapy production unit were potential candidates for dose banding (DB) for adults, whilst guaranteeing patient safety and meeting the needs of physicians, pharmacists and nurses.
The database of chemotherapy doses produced between 2010 and 2013 was analysed to define a Top 10 chart of the most common protocols and compounds. Dosage patterns were analysed and new bands were modelled using exponential calculus in order to aid in DB decision-making. Discussions with interdisciplinary teams and senior physicians took place in order to promote acceptance of the project and its deployment.
Oncology professionals requested an integration of bands into the electronic prescription system, the possibility to prescribe doses above those suggested using BSA and a maximum 5% margin of difference to the usual prescribed dose. They highlighted the necessity of maintaining “ready for administration” doses. For example, in 2013, 613 infusion bags of gemcitabine were produced in 111 different doses, ranging from 266 to 2900 mg. Following the new specifications, just two bands (2000 mg and 1805 mg) already fulfil 50% of annual production needs; producing five band doses streamlines 90% of annual production needs.
Chemotherapeutic doses can now be prepared in bands and the pharmacy activity can be rationalised by producing doses in batches. The imminent introduction of automation should ensure accuracy of the doses delivered. Future studies should examine product stability so that chemotherapy production planning becomes highly efficient.
Production and Compounding
S. Sernache, H. Goncalves, A. Gouveia
Improved processes were required due to new CPU facilities, PIC & acute requirements and workplace safety legislation. The training program started in 2013. Our aim was to change from an informal training to a program where minimal qualification standards were achieved despite heavy workload and budget constraints.
Implementation of a training program for the Cytotoxics Preparation Unit (CPU) focusing on product and staff safety. Key steps were hand washing with fluorescent gel, media fill and simulated preparations with fluorescent dye. Wipe sampling of cytotoxic contamination and microbiological control were performed.
Absence of national experience required literature review and support from other hospital in Europe. Lack of commercial products and budget constraints led to adoption of more affordable solutions like in-place compounding of fluorescein vials, and use of standard sodium chloride IV bags for media fill. Other resources were procured externally and adapted.
We enhanced motivation with involvement of staff in the goals and open discussion of results.
All relevant staff went through the training and reached the qualification thresholds. All technicians successfully performed media fill test (no microbial growth), and fluorescein test (no dye spots counted). Hand wash results had median of 5 spots of inadequate washing. Results were discussed with staff and new session implemented afterwards. Only 9% of staff (n=33) did not improve, median of results was 1 spot . Regular microbiological monitoring results meet GMP criteria for the laminar flow cabinets, and cytotoxic contamination (8 drugs tested in 5 locations) is in line with reference values except for 5-FU storage shelf.
Training program is to be repeated yearly, as well as the monitoring processes. Despite budgetary and staff constraints, a sustainable training program can be implemented with adaptation of published sources, resulting in adhesion to good practice.
