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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

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External published work

Inhaler Educational Resources

Shingles Vaccination Service Clinical Update

Michael’s web presence

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Dulaglutide injections for type 2 diabetes
Medicines

Dulaglutide injections should be given once each week on the same day each week. Store unopened packs of dulaglutide in a fridge. Dulaglutide pens are for single use only and should be discarded after first use. The most common side-effects are feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) and diarrhoea - these should get better over time. If at any time you develop severe stomach pain with sickness (nausea and vomiting), speak with a doctor as soon as possible.

Inclisiran injection
Medicines

Inclisiran injections are usually given by a healthcare professional. They are injected into the skin of your tummy (abdomen), upper arm or thigh. You will be given one dose initially, followed by a second dose after three months. Treatment then continues with an injection every six months. The only reported side-effects of inclisiran injections are mild to moderate reactions at the injection site, including tenderness, redness and a rash.

Propylthiouracil tablets
Medicines

Keep your regular appointments with your doctor so that your condition can be monitored and any dose adjustments made. You will need to have regular blood tests. The most common side-effects include stomach upset, aches and pains, a mild itchy rash, and changes to the way some things taste. These are not usually serious and soon pass. Propylthiouracil can, however, cause serious liver problems in some people, so if you develop severe or persistent sickness, itching, any yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes (jaundice), or tummy pain, or if you generally feel unwell without cause, please contact your doctor for advice straightaway.

Pizotifen tablets
Medicines

Pizotifen helps to stop migraine-type headaches from occurring. Take the tablets regularly every day. Having an increased appetite and feeling sleepy are the main side-effects.

Lormetazepam tablets
Medicines

Lormetazepam will help you to sleep. You will be prescribed a short course of treatment only. The effects of lormetazepam can last into the following day; it can affect your reactions and your ability to drive. Do not drive and do not use tools or machines while affected.