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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

Recently contributed to:

Enfuvirtide for HIV
Medicines

Enfuvirtide slows the progress of HIV infection. It is one of a number of medicines that you will need to take regularly. It is given by subcutaneous injection. You will need two injections each day.

Chloroquine tablets and liquid medicine
Medicines

If you are taking chloroquine to protect against malaria, it is important that you take it once a week, exactly as you have been told. Start taking it one week before you travel, then during the whole of your stay, and continue to take it for four weeks after you return. Store chloroquine safely out of the reach and sight of children. Chloroquine is very harmful in overdose or if ingested accidentally.

Leflunomide tablets for arthritis
Medicines

Leflunomide is prescribed by specialist doctors. It may take several weeks before you start to feel the benefit of the treatment. This is normal. Do not drink alcohol whilst you are taking leflunomide - it will increase the risk of damage to your liver. Leflunomide can harm an unborn baby - use suitable contraception so that you do not become pregnant or father a child.

Lithium tablets and liquid medicine
Medicines

Take lithium regularly every day. Try not to miss any doses. You will need to have regular blood tests while you are taking lithium. Your dose will be adjusted depending on the results of the blood tests. Drink plenty of water each day so that you don't become lacking in fluid in the body (dehydrated).

Ethambutol for tuberculosis
Medicines

Ethambutol is one of several medicines you will need to take to treat tuberculosis (TB). It is important that you take your doses regularly. If you develop any problems with your eyesight, you must let your doctor know about this straightaway.