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Michael Stewart

Michael Stewart, MRPharmS

Medicine Leaflet Review Manager – Contractor, Pharmacist

BPharm (Hons), MRPharmS

Michael is a community pharmacist practicing in the Midlands and South Yorkshire with more than 20 years’ experience advising on medicines and medical conditions. He has a strong background in healthcare training, having produced and delivered training courses for pharmacy teams and staff of residential care settings, including nurses. He has also contributed to pharmacy advisory boards for the management of low acuity conditions in the community.

Michael spent 6 years as an information pharmacist at head-office for a large-multiple pharmacy chain. He provided guidance and advice to pharmacists on clinical, professional and regulatory issues, developing policies and procedures and supporting delivery of clinical services.

During the Covid-19 pandemic Michael participated in a pharmacy-based vaccination clinic, delivering over 4000 Covid vaccinations to the local population during the initial roll-out. He also returned to community practice where he is currently preparing for the NHS Pharmacy First service.

Michael is a medical author and provides consultancy services to pharmacies, independent medical agencies and pharmaceutical manufacturers. You can connect with him via LinkedIn.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy: University of Wales Cardiff, Welsh School of Pharmacy 1996-99

Experience

Patient: Medicine Leaflet Reviewer and medical author
The Medication Training Company: Associate Trainer
Numark ltd: Information Pharmacist and Manufacturer Liaison for Service Development
Buttercups Training: Pharmacy Training Assessor
NHS: Community Pharmacy Locum
Danone Nutricia and Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd: Pharmacy Advisory Panels

Patient Articles

Getting malaria tablets from your pharmacist

What is CBD oil and does it work?

External published work

Inhaler Educational Resources

Shingles Vaccination Service Clinical Update

Michael’s web presence

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Danazol capsules
Medicines

Start taking danazol on the first day of your period unless you have been told otherwise. You can take the capsules either before or after meals. It is important that you do not become pregnant while on danazol. Follow your doctor's advice about suitable contraception.

Terbutaline tablets
Medicines

Terbutaline relieves chest tightness and wheezing. The most common side-effects are feeling shaky and headaches.

Cefalexin for infection
Medicines

Before you take cefalexin, make sure your doctor knows if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic. Space out your doses evenly over the day and complete the full course. The most common side-effect is diarrhoea, which is usually mild and soon passes. If it becomes severe or lasts for more than 24 hours, you should speak with your doctor.

Brimonidine eye drops for glaucoma
Medicines

Brimonidine eye drops are used to control increased pressure within your eye (glaucoma). Remember to use the drops regularly, twice a day. If you normally wear soft contact lenses, please make sure your doctor knows about this.

Ropinirole tablets
Medicines

There are several brands of ropinirole available and your treatment could be affected by switching between brands. Each time you collect a new supply of tablets from your pharmacy, please check to see if the tablets are the same as before. If they are different, discuss this with your pharmacist who will advise you. Ropinirole could make you feel dizzy especially during the first few days of treatment. Get up more slowly until you know how you react. Occasionally, people taking ropinirole (particularly when taken for Parkinson's disease) have fallen asleep suddenly during the day with little warning of being tired. If you experience this, please do not drive, and make an appointment to see your doctor as soon as possible. Ropinirole can also cause impulsive types of behaviour in some people.