Epheu- European Association of Employed community Pharmacists in Europe

15/12/2025

**1st International EPhEU Conference!**
Mark your calendars for June 26, 2026, in Zagreb—a day to inspire, connect, and innovate.

11/12/2025

EPhEU Executive Board Update

Today, the Executive Board of EPhEU held its regular meeting, during which we defined our key priorities and activities for the upcoming year.

We are starting the year actively, with the first round of meetings in Brussels—engaging with relevant stakeholders in the European Parliament on essential topics related to community pharmacy. In April, we will hold our Annual General Assembly, followed by important updates to our internal protocols and regulations.

A major highlight of the year will be the 1st EPhEU International Conference, taking place in Zagreb, bringing together pharmacy professionals from across Europe. We will also participate in the WHO Assembly, ensuring that the voice of employed community pharmacists remains strong at the global level. And this is only the beginning—many more initiatives and activities lie ahead.

Stay connected with us and join our efforts to strengthen the future of community pharmacy across Europe.

Katarina Milosevic Kostadinovic
Katarina Fehir Šola
Andreas May
Norbert Valecka
Caroline Wehrle Willer
Philippe Floquet

04/10/2025

The 14th General Assembly of EPhEU Employed community Pharmacists took place in Vienna, marked by collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and a shared vision for the future of European pharmacy.

The first and most significant agenda item was the election of the new Executive Board:
• President: Andreas May
• Vice President: Philippe Floquet
• General Secretary: Katarina Fehir Šola
• Treasurer: Norbert Valecka
• Executive Board Members: Caroline Wehrlé Willer and Katarina Milošević Kostadinović

Following the elections, member states shared updates and insights from pharmacy practice across Europe( Germany, Austria, Croatia, Luxembourg, France,Montenegro), highlighting the importance of mutual support, knowledge exchange, and strengthening the professional identity of community pharmacists.

EPhEU continues its mission to foster collaboration, dialogue, and joint development in the interest of the profession and public health.

ADEXA - Die Apothekengewerkschaft
Progressus
VAAÖ - Verband Angestellter Apotheker Österreichs
International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

02/09/2025

We had the pleasure today, as VAAÖ, EPhEU, and AFÖP, to meet with the President of FIP – International Pharmaceutical Federation, Paul Sinclair.

An inspiring exchange about the future of pharmacy and the vital role of our professions – both nationally and internationally.

Norbert Valecka, Andreas May, and Sonja Glamočlija represented our organizations on the international stage. 🤝

01/09/2025

At the 83rd FIP World Congress in Copenhagen, the Executive Board of EPhEU met to strengthen our shared mission – empowering employed pharmacists across Europe.

Pharmacists are more than dispensers – we are advocates, innovators, and caregivers. Together, we build a stronger profession and better care for our patients.

07/06/2025

🇭🇷 Croatia has officially declared 2025 as the Year of Pharmacy!

We are proud to share this important milestone from Croatia, recognizing the vital role of pharmacists in public health and the healthcare system.

The declaration coincides with several significant anniversaries for the Croatian pharmacy profession:
🔹 30th anniversary of the Croatian Chamber of Pharmacists
🔹 100 years since the establishment of the first Pharmacy Chamber on Croatian territory (Kingdom of SHS)
🔹 120th anniversary of the Croatian Pharmaceutical Society
🔹 130 years since the enactment of the first Pharmacy Law

Throughout 2025, a series of national events will take place under the patronage of the Croatian Parliament, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Croatian Health Insurance Fund, Croatian Institute of Public Health, academic institutions, professional societies, and international partners.

The Year of Pharmacy is both a symbolic and practical step toward further recognition of pharmacists as essential healthcare providers. In Croatia, over 4,500 pharmacists work in community and hospital pharmacies, academia, and healthcare institutions, making pharmacy one of the most accessible and impactful professions in healthcare.

We warmly invite our colleagues across Europe to follow these activities and celebrate this achievement with us.

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03/06/2025

👉 As a proud EPhEU member, ADEXA - Die Apothekengewerkschaft highlights this as a vital step to improve working conditions and attract young talent to the pharmacy profession.

As a proud member of EPhEU Employed community Pharmacists, ADEXA – Die Apothekengewerkschaft, shares important news for pharmacy teams in Saxony! 💼 New Collective Agreement for Pharmacies in Saxony: Salary Increase from July 1, 2025 ADEXA – Die Apothekengewerkschaft and the Saxon Pharmacists....

22/05/2025

21/05/2025

Yesterday, our Executive board had the pleasure of meeting with International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) President Paul Sinclair and FIP CEO Catherine Duggan for a working session focused on strengthening collaboration between EPhEU and FIP.

Our shared goal is clear: to empower community pharmacists and ensure their essential role in health systems across Europe and beyond is recognized and supported.

The meeting was highly productive, with concrete steps agreed upon to advance the future of our profession. Looking forward to what we will achieve together!

20/05/2025

Pharmacists at the Forefront of Global Health Challenges — WHA Geneva 2025
Honoured to take part in the FIP Side Event “Pharmacists and Pharmacy – Evidence Based Solutions to Global Threats”, hosted in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
This high-level event brought together global health leaders to highlight the indispensable role of pharmacists in tackling global threats—from antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to climate change and humanitarian crises.
Key themes included:
Strengthening the global pharmacy workforce
Expanding pharmacist-led vaccination and self-care initiatives
Optimizing antimicrobial stewardship through evidence-based practices
Ensuring equitable access to medicines in fragile and crisis-affected settings
Grateful to witness inspiring presentations by experts including Catherine Duggan (FIP), Paul Sinclair AM (FIP), Dr Petra Khoury (IFRC), and policy leaders from WHO, Portugal, Sweden, and beyond.
Together, we reaffirmed the importance of multistakeholder collaboration in achieving resilient, people-centred health systems.

International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

20/05/2025

EPhEU at the 78th World Health Assembly

EPhEU is proud to be represented as an official International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) delegate at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
Our Board Members — Andreas May, Norbert Valecka, and Katarina Fehir Šola — are actively participating in key panels and high-level events, advocating for the essential role of pharmacists in global health systems.
This week, our delegates are contributing to strategic dialogues at:
Digital Health Without Borders
Empowering Self-Care: Digital Innovations for NCD Prevention & Management
FIP Global Health Forum
Accelerating Catalytic Financing in a New Era
Better adherence, Better Control, Better health
As the healthcare landscape evolves, EPhEU remains committed to strengthening the pharmacist’s voice in policymaking and innovation at the global level.
🤝 We thank International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) for the opportunity to collaborate and represent our profession at the highest level of global health diplomacy.

07/05/2025

🇪🇺✨ Meet the New EPhEU Executive Board!

We are proud to introduce the newly co-opted leadership of EPhEU:

👨‍⚖️ President: Andreas May (Germany)
🤝 Vice President: Philippe Floquet (France)
🖋️ General Secretary: Katarina Fehir Šola (Croatia)
💼 Treasurer: Norbert Valecka (Austria)

💬 To all our members, thank you for your continued trust and support. We are building a more connected, empowered, and resilient future for European pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical care through meaningful collaboration.

This diverse and experienced team is united by a shared vision: to strengthen the voice of employed community pharmacists across Europe, foster solidarity among member organizations, and advance pharmaceutical care through meaningful collaboration.