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        • Specialist pharmacistsWe have a team of over 45 visiting clinical pharmacists, who develop close working relationships with clinical teams around the UK.
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        • Medication reviewWe ensure our clients use medicines management policies and procedures that meet best practice and professional standards and are in line with regulatory requirements.
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        • Compliance servicesHelping to maintain and develop the reputations of our partners is a key goal for Ashtons, including pharmacist support during inspections.
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        • e-prescribing (e-Works)An award-winning system to help you manage your patients’ prescriptions and the administration of their medication.
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        • Pharmacy audit system (Live View)A unique online tool that has transformed pharmacy reporting, with a proven record of reducing errors.
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        • Electronic clinical auditing (eXpert)Clinically-backed electronic auditing, eliminating the need for paper-based audits and helping you manage audits across multiple sites.
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        • Incident reporting and quality assurance (InPhase)Meet the next generation of digital oversight apps. InPhase Oversight is one system, creating robust, reliable assurance.
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        • CPD accredited coursesCompleting our CPD accredited courses is the best way to help your team maintain their knowledge and skills in relation to medicines management.
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        • E-LearningOur accredited e-Learning system is designed with engaging content to help your staff achieve confidence in clinical topics.
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        • Stock medicinesWe always recommend the use of stock medication, wherever possible, as this will help you minimise waste, cost and storage space.
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        • Dispensed medicinesIf use of stock medication is not possible, we can also supply individually dispensed medication, labelled with the patient’s name.
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        • Specialist medicinesAdvice and information on specialist drugs, management or emergency drugs, and specialist management service for mental health medication.
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        • Mental HealthWe are the leading specialist pharmacy provider to independent mental health hospitals in the UK.
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        • HospicesWe have worked with hospices for over 25 years to deliver outstanding palliative care pharmacy solutions.
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        • Specialist Care HomesEffective pharmacy and software solutions for nursing homes that deliver specialist care, from mental health to learning disability or eating disorders.
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        • Primary CareProviding primary care patients with better health outcomes and helping to free up time for GPs to focus on patients that require their input.
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        • Private GPsDelivering efficient private GP services. Reducing admin, ensuring compliance and enhancing patient care, allowing GPs to focus on high-quality healthcare.
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        • Substance MisuseSpecialist pharmacy services and software solutions for residential substance misuse facilities.
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        • OphthalmicWe work with specialist eye hospitals and clinics, to help promote the safe and effective use of medication.
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        • Brain InjurySupporting patients with acquired brain injury, ensuring they receive the right medication at the right time.
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        • Custody SuitesSpecialist pharmacy services to support custody suites with medicines management and administration.
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        • Prisons and Immigration CentresSpecialist pharmacy services and software solutions to ensure those staying in prisons and immigration centres receive the right medication at the right time.
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Empowering Partners to Deliver Exceptional Pharmacy Services in Prisons

At Ashtons, we specialise in supporting organisations that provide healthcare services to prisons, helping them bridge gaps and overcome challenges to deliver exceptional care. Whether it’s providing clinical expertise, ensuring regulatory compliance, or supporting workforce needs, our tailored solutions are designed to complement your existing services and enhance outcomes for your clients.

Why Partner with Ashtons?

1. Expertise You Can Rely On

Ashtons brings exceptional expertise in prison pharmacy, through our team of over 45 clinical pharmacists, underpinned by our Chief Pharmacist, Martin England, who serves as the Pharmacist Representative on the Board of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine (FFLM) at the Royal College of Physicians, London.

2. Tailored Solutions to Fill the Gaps

Are you struggling to recruit experienced clinical pharmacists? Do you need support with compliance audits or medicines reconciliation? We provide comprehensive, flexible support, from clinical screening to workforce planning, tailored to your organisation’s needs to ensure that no gap is left unaddressed.

3. Proactive Compliance Support

Staying ahead of evolving regulations is critical. Ashtons provides the tools, training, and expert guidance to ensure your services align with the latest standards, reducing risk and enhancing efficiency.

Our Services

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Clinical Screening and Expert Pharmacist Support

Ensure every prescription is safe and accurate with our clinical screening services. Our pharmacists are available to support your team with:

  • Real-time prescription reviews.
  • Drug interaction and safety checks.
  • Immediate consultation on complex cases.
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Regulatory and Compliance Assistance

Let us help you navigate the complexities of prison healthcare regulations. We offer:

  • Policy development and review tailored to prison settings.
  • Comprehensive audits to identify and address compliance gaps.
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Workforce Planning and Onsite Support

Struggling with staffing shortages? Ashtons can provide:

  • Short-term or long-term clinical pharmacist support to meet operational needs.
  • Workforce planning expertise to optimise resource allocation.
  • Crisis management solutions for unexpected absences or workload spikes.
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Medicines Reconciliation Services

Ensure continuity of care during inmate transitions with our reconciliation services:

  • Comprehensive review of medication histories.
  • Coordination with external providers for seamless discharge planning.
  • Transfer support to minimise disruptions.
Patient Group Direction Prisons
Patient Group Directions (PGDs)

Enable non-prescribing staff to safely and legally administer medications:

  • Development and review of bespoke PGDs for your facility.
  • Training to empower your team to implement PGDs confidently.
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