General practice pharmacist Dr Graham Stretch has been named Pharmacist of the Year at the General Practice Awards.

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Graham won the accolade the seventh annual General Practice Awards ceremony in central London last night (30 November).

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The Pharmacist editor Beth Kennedy said: 'Graham's dedication to improving patient outcomes really struck a chord with our judges.

'Congratulations to Graham and to the rest of the pharmacists shortlisted for the award.'

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