The non-governmental, non-profit organization Estonian Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers ERHL (Eesti Ravimihulgimüüjate Liit) was established in 1998.

It is an organization uniting pharmaceutical wholesalers with the aim of strengthening ties between companies engaged in the marketing of medicines, protecting the interests and rights of its members in the Republic of Estonia and Europe, establishing contacts with international organizations, shaping positive public opinions regarding companies marketing medicines in Estonia, and creating ties between the leaders and employees of companies marketing medicines in Estonia. Via its members engaged in full-line wholesale of human medicines, ERHL represents about 80% of the market share of human medicines in Estonia.

The Association’s activities are based on the constitution of the Republic of Estonia, other legislative acts, and its own charter.

ERHL is a member of the European Healthcare Distribution Association GIRP (Groupement International de la Repartition Pharmeceutique), a pan-European organization uniting pharmaceutical wholesalers and associations thereof, as well as the executor of the founder’s rights of REKS (Ravimite Ehtsuse Kontrolli Sihtasutus), a non-profit organisation established to manage and coordinate the Estonian Medicine Verification System.