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.
In the last three years, Ashtons’ revenues have increased by 70 per cent to reach £18.7million in 2019, and the company currently employs 90 staff.
LDC’s investment and support will help us further improve our proposition, enabling our clients to maintain the best practices and professional standards in medicines management and the highest quality of patient care.”Yachna Tak, CEO
Ashtons
Enhancing a market-leading business
In March 2020, LDC backed the business’ experienced management team of Chief Executive Officer Yachna Tak, Chief Pharmacist Martin England, and Financial Director Keith Hersee.
LDC’s investment will support the business’ organic growth strategy, as it continues to develop its infrastructure and distribution network, and enhance its technology platform.
Read our ‘Ask the CEO’ brochure where we asked CEO of Ashtons Yachna Tak on why she chose private equity investment for her business and how she has safeguarded employees and customers in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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