GUEST EDITORIAL
Always great to start the day with a celebration …!
This issue is special . It is the 100th edition , representing a major milestone since the journal ’ s inception in 2001 , being first published as Hospital Prescriber Europe , and its evolution to becoming Hospital Pharmacy Europe ( HPE ) in the present day .
I am privileged to write this editorial and believe it is an excellent opportunity to look at the past , present and future of HPE .
For readers who might be less familiar with HPE , the journal aims to provide “ a platform for hospital pharmacists to share innovative ideas on how to address their healthcare challenges and ensure they stay up to date with what ’ s going on in their industry . Clinical news , analyses , expert opinions and the latest reviews and research from across Europe and the UK are presented through the journal , the website and weekly newsletters ”.
It is an excellent resource for all topics related to hospital pharmacy , both in print and online .
On reviewing the archives , I saw throughout the years , as the editorship passed from Prof Chris Cairns to Prof Ray Fitzpatrick and then to Dr Christine Clark , how the objectives above were always achieved . The themes , trends in authorships , challenges and opportunities covered were , and still are , aligned with the scope of the journal and the learning needs of our profession . The latest approaches in the field continue to be summarised , and topics such as pharmaceutical care , patient safety , healthcare policies and technologies are reviewed , all the while continuing to reflect and highlight the vital role that hospital and clinical pharmacists play in a clear , concise , and accessible way .
Over the years , the journal ’ s coverage and reach has widened . The print and digital offerings have evolved to include diverse content including opinion pieces , expert views , research roundups , applied original research articles , case studies and podcasts . HPE grew and so did its audience ! The print journal now has very many subscribers across 27 countries and is undergoing a refresh to coincide with this landmark edition .
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The print and digital versions have evolved to include diverse content ; HPE grew and so did its audience !
Tiene Bauters PharmD PhD Pharmacy ; Pediatric Hematology , Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation , Ghent University Hospital , Ghent , Belgium
For colleagues who have not fully checked out the journal before , then perhaps now is a good time to start ! The associated website , www . hospitalpharmacyeurope . com , is clear and user-friendly . Here you ’ ll find news , views ( personal reflections and opinion pieces from clinical pharmacy experts ), clinical reviews and applied research , numerous clinical zones , and a dedicated COVID-19 zone , introduced at the start of the pandemic to address and condense the wealth of information appearing in the scientific literature at that time and since . Alongside these zones are the educational resources , with an archive of over 50 educational , sponsored , handbooks covering a constellation of clinical and practical topics , some of which were written in / translated into non-European languages and distributed globally in China , the US , Latin America , and Asia under the Hospital Pharmacy International brand . Finally , we have roundtable reports , covering expert advisory boards that assembled panels of leading healthcare professionals to discuss , debate , and share their expertise and experiences on key areas of pharmacy practice and policies , or reflect on industry-sponsored satellite symposia at major conferences .
So , you ’ ll see that HPE has something for everyone , rather than everything for just someone .
As a final thought , I would like to extend special thanks to all the readers who have inspired and encouraged us to keep writing and publishing for the last 100 issues . Your contribution and dedication to our profession makes the difference . And please be assured that your feedback is vital . You speak – and we ’ ll listen ! We ’ ll continue to welcome all submissions within the scope of the journal relevant for hospital pharmacists at all levels of their career throughout Europe , and even worldwide , to help fulfil our aim to help address our profession ’ s educational needs . Just get in touch !
It ’ s always great to start the day with a little celebration ! So , please enjoy reading this 100th edition .