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.
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
SILCC
Closed SIGs
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.
Steering Committee
Roadmap and minutes shared with Steering Committee. Steering Committee to start working on action items of roadmap including discussions on the possibility of a CTF meeting in summer 2020.
PH are you ok with the documents shared today by GML (Project Plan | Roadmap)?
SK is working on draft letter for the registration of the specialisation in accordance with Art. 59 of the PQD.
CTF WG1
GML to exchange with Rahul to determine next steps. CTF WG2 will be merged with CTF WG1.
CTF WG3
GML to exchange with AB to determine next steps.
2019 Medicines Shortages Survey
Shortages
AMR
Preparation of position papers for GA
Procurement
ESOP
| 08/11/19 | UN Interagency Coordination Group on AMR – “Establishment of a One Health Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance | HKO will send the consultation. |
| 15/11/19 | EMA – draft framework on preparedness of medicines’ clinical trials in paediatrics | PP and DM contacted |
| 22/11/19 | EPHA – digital health consultation | HKO prepared response with Board leads. |
President’s Guest meetings
The invitations have been sent out. Should a joint meeting on a specific topic be organised with participating organisations, like we did last year on cancer care? We could for example discuss medicines shortages, given that our survey results will be ready by Congress.
Additional meetings at Congress
EMA – PDCO
Gabriala Pura’s application has been submitted.
EMA
PH don’t forget to record farewell message to Isabelle Moulon and to share it with EMA by 15th November.
HPP: Endorsement request – Improving healthcare access for marginalised people
PH did you have time to look at the Health Policy Platform (HP) Endorsement request – Improving healthcare access for marginalised people shared by HKO? What do you want us to do with it? (statement | background document)
Parallel trade conference
AB, Isabel emailed you about a conference on parallel trade (see HERE). Are you planning to attend?
Request from PL
Marcin gave the ok for the text of the letter that should be shared with the Minister. PH, can I go ahead and send it today?
Meeting with CZ MEP
One of the CZ MEPs sent a positive reply to HKO and wants to meet PH. PH, when do you have time to come to Brussels? Please note that Tuesdays and Wednesday are usually best for MEPs.
Formulary question
We received a request via our contact form (see HERE). Can I refer the researcher to EDQMs paediatric formulary project?
Next policy call – 20th November 3 PM or does this clash with any of the national congresses that you are attending?
