ABOUT US
The EFPC is an independent, voluntary and non-governmental organization, which cooperates and encourages strong links between the european organizations in order to solve issues of pharmacy sector.
An important part of the EFPC activities is support and protection of the interest of its members, conduct and report of surveys work related issues. Furthermore, the Federation provides educational activities in the pharmaceutical field and advocacy service for the members.
Our executive team

Irena Storová
EFPC Executive Director
The native of Trebic is an erudite pharmacist - she has a diploma from the Comenius University in Bratislava. Subsequently, Irena joined the pharmacy of the prestigious Hospital Na Homolce where she later worked as chief pharmacist. Between 2010 and 2013 she served at the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic. Irena also graduated from the Advance Healthcare Management Institute in Prague. An important stage was the position of Director of the State Institute for Drug Control, which she held until 2023.
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Federation members
Membership within the EFPC is open to countries in Europe.
Association of pharmacy chain operators in Czech Republic
4 000 pharmacy experts (Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists)
650 pharmacies
3 members
Founded 2015
Association of pharmacy chain operators in Slovakia
2 200 pharmacy experts (Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists)
400 pharmacies
3 members
Founded 2018
Association of Pharmacy chains in Hungary
1 300 pharmacy experts (Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists)
250 pharmacies
9 members
Founded 2010
Association of Pharmaceutical Distributors and Retailers in Romania
6 200 pharmacy experts (Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists)
1 250 pharmacies
3 members
Founded 2003
Association of Pharmaceutical Employers PharmaNET
18 000 pharmacy experts (Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists)
3 000 pharmacies
Founded 2011
Association of Private Pharmacy Chains Belgrade
4 000 pharmacy experts (Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists)
1 000 pharmacies
4 members
Founded 2020
We represent members from all around Europe
