Ashtons Hospital Pharmacy Services (Ashtons) provides medicine management solutions to the UK independent healthcare sector and its services include clinical pharmacy support and the supply of medication.
Through its nationwide network of specialist clinical pharmacists and bespoke software technology, Ashtons’ services help clients to comply with healthcare regulations, professional and best practice requirements regarding medicine management.
Enhancing a market-leading business
In March 2020, LDC backed the business to support it’s growth strategy, as it continues to develop its infrastructure and distribution network, and enhance its technology platform.
LDC’s investment is supporting the business’ growth strategy, as it continues to develop its infrastructure and distribution network, and enhance its technology platform.
In December 2021, the business acquired Firza, an experienced provider of clinical pharmacy services to support primary care providers in the UK. The acquisition allows Ashtons to offer a wider range of healthcare providers unparalleled services and software solutions across both primary and secondary care.
Strategic relationships
In July 2024, Ashtons announced a new five-year contract with Priory, the UK’s largest independent provider of mental health services, for its new e-Works electronic prescribing and medicines management solution, continuing its longstanding partnership.
Priory’s long-standing relationship with Ashtons goes back to 1997 when the company started to provide medicines to one of its hospitals. The new contract covers the full range of services offered by Ashtons, including medicines supply, expert audit and clinical advice from pharmacist, training and e-learning for staff, and the e-Works software solution.