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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) held its annual General Assembly (GA) in Budapest, Hungary, from 15 to 16 June 2012. 58 representatives from 29 member countries of the EAHP gathered to discuss relevant issues related to the further development of hospital pharmacy in Europe.
EAHP Board Members and delegates from represented member countries shared points of view and perspectives about the current challenges for health care systems in Europe and gave valuable input to a wide variety of EAHP projects, ambitions and core activities.
Highlights of the GA included:
The integration of a new country member – Iceland
Eva Ágústsdóttir and Thorunn Godmundsdottir, representatives of Hospital Pharmacy Section of the Pharmaceutical Society of Iceland, gave the GA a brief overview of the history and current status of the profession in their country. The GA was delighted to unanimously accept their application for membership. Iceland is now the 32nd member country of EAHP.
The elections for key positions within the EAHP board
The Assembly said a fond and grateful farewell to long-serving Board Members Elfriede Dolinar(Austria) and Prof. Dr. Vagn Handlos (Denmark). Elfriede and Vagn had recently served as Vice-President and Director of Education, Science and Research respectively. Re-elected President Dr. Roberto Frontini thanked them warmly for their significant contributions to the work of the Association.
Mrs. Tajda Miharija Gala (Slovenia) was elected as the new Vice-President and Prof. Dr. Cees Neef (The Netherlands) as the new Director of Education, Science and Research. The Assembly also elected to the Board for the first time Dr. Petr Horak from the Czech Republic, and Joan Peppard from the Republic of Ireland. The new Board Members will share the title of Director of Professional Development.
Redefinition of the EAHP’s mission and goals
To be efficient, one must adapt to the times and on the occasion of its 40th anniversary the EAHP Board reviewed and considered the ongoing mission of the Association. The Board proposed to the Assembly some redefinitions which were ratified by the GA with some amendments. The new mission clarifies EAHP’s representative function, as well as emphasising the Association’s overall patient-centred focus. The new goals make explicit the EAHP’s objective of hospital pharmacy specialisation.
EAHP Mission:
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.
EAHP Goals:
1. To develop hospital pharmacy in order to promote the best and safest use of medicines and medical devices for the benefit of patients in Europe
2. To create a platform for the education and training of hospital pharmacists to a level of specialisation and maintain continuing professional development (CPD)
3. To uphold the interests and advance the position of European hospital pharmacists within the healthcare systems, the EU and national authorities
The future of EAHP educational activities
The GA approved a number of reforms to the provision of EAHP educational activities. The BEAM summits, which were held between 2009 and 2012, will be discontinued in their present format. The Academy Seminar series will be maintained, but with a wider target audience. The Assembly requested the Board conduct more research into the potential, feasibility and desirability of creating the pan-European Hospital Pharmacy Masters courses. Their findings will be reported to the 2013 General Assembly which will take place in Athens, Greece.
Final results of the 2010 EAHP Survey of hospital pharmacy practice in Europe
Mrs. Tajda Miharija Gala presented to the Assembly the final results of the EAHP 2010 Survey. This will be officially released and presented to the public through the EAHP website and the European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy. The survey will reveal how hospital pharmacy is practiced in different European countries and show the trend of development in the services provided across Europe.
Policy Matters
On political matters, delegates reviewed and discussed statements proposed by the Board in a number of areas including medicines bar coding, clinical trials and medicines shortages. Delegates made useful recommendations for amendments and additions. Final statements will be published on the EAHP website over the summer period.
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* Additional photographs from this event are available on request
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