Honey Barrett suspected that a long-standing GP practice client might not be receiving all of the NHS drugs income they were entitled to. Whilst nothing appeared obviously wrong, their experience working with GP practices suggested the position warranted further investigation.
Working together, Honey Barrett referred the practice to Ash Lane who carried out a comprehensive historic review spanning six years of prescription data.
The result was the identification of £65,000 of previously unclaimed income.
The support didn’t stop there. Ash Lane now work directly with the practice team to address the issues that caused the shortfall. This includes bespoke training and the installation of tailored searches within their clinical system, giving the team a robust, reliable claims process going forward. The practice is also now using Ash Lane’s Compass platform, which is a monthly system to verify the accuracy of their Drugs Payments and monitor drugs profitability.
This is a great example of how combining trusted financial advisers with specialist sector expertise can deliver tangible results for GP practices.
At Honey Barrett, our role is to understand our clients’ businesses, challenge assumptions and spot opportunities for improvement. At Ash Lane, the focus is on providing the detailed analysis, systems and expertise needed to turn those opportunities into measurable outcomes.
Together, Honey Barrett and Ash Lane helped this GP practice recover £65,000 of income, strengthen its processes and gain greater confidence in its future claims.
Sometimes, improving profitability isn’t about working harder—it’s about making sure you claim and are reimbursed for everything you’re entitled to.
