Michael E. Klepser, PharmD, FCCP

Michael E. Klepser, PharmD, FCCP

Professor
Pharmacy Practice
Phone: (269) 337-6480
Email: [email protected]

Education

• PharmD, University of Michigan

Graduate/Post-Graduate Training

• Fellowship, Infectious Diseases Fellowship, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT
• Residency, Pharmacy Practice Residency, Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center, Detroit, MI

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

• Journal Article
  Sohn, M., Pontefract, B., Dahal, K., Klepser, M. E. (2025). "Outpatient antibiotic stewardship during the COVID-19 era: analysis of prescribing trends and guideline compliance," Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology (ASHE) 5 (e168). pp. 1-8. Cambridge University Press.
• Newsletter
  Lakatos, C., Sohn, M., Pontefract, B., Dahal, K., Klepser, M. E. (2025). "Growth and Expansion of the CHARM Project," MSHP Monitor. MSHP.
• Journal Article
  Covyeou, J. A., Klepser, M. E. (2024). "Multiplex CLIA-waived point-of-care tests for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B, ± other respiratory pathogens: A systematic review." Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA. 64 (4). p. 102090.
• Journal Article
  Zalupski, B., Elroumi, Z., Klepser, M. E. (2024). "Pharmacy-Based CLIA-Waived Testing in the United States: Trends, Impact, and the Road Ahead." Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy.
• Journal Article
  Adams, A. J., Klepser, M. E. (2023). "Pharmacist Prescribing Models for HIV Pre-exposure and Post-exposure Prophylaxis." The Annals of pharmacotherapy. p. 10600280231187171.
• Journal Article
  Beam, T., Klepser, D., Klepser, M. E., Bright, D. R., Klepser, N., Schuring, H., Wheeler, S., Langerveld, A. (2023). "COVID-19 host genetic risk study conducted at community pharmacies: Implications for public health, research and pharmacists’ scope of practice," Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy.
• Journal Article
  McMahon, B., Fouts, M., Klepser, D., Klepser, M. E. (2023). "Implementation of a pharmacy-based blood lead testing program: a retrospective analysis." Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA.
• Journal Article
  Klepser, N., Koski, M., Koski, R. R., Klepser, D., Klepser, M. (2023). "Community Pharmacist-Provided Test and Treat Programs for Acute Infectious Conditions," Journal of American College of Clinical Pharmacy. 6 pp. 1030-1040. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
• Editorial
  Mahoney, M. V., Bhagat, H., Christian, R., Del Rio, C., Hohmeier, K. C., Klepser, M. E., Pogue, J. M. (2022). "Pharmacists as important prescribers of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) antivirals." Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE. 2 (1). p. e112.
• Journal Article
  Hohmeier, K. C., McKeirnan, K., Akers, J., Klepser, M. E., Klepser, S. A., Chen, C., Klepser, D. G. (2022). "Implementing community pharmacy-based influenza point-of-care test-and-treat under collaborative practice agreement." Implementation science communications. 3 (1). p. 77.

Presentations

• Webinar
  Sohn, M. (Author & Presenter), Klepser, M. E. (Author & Presenter), Illinois Health and Hospital Association, "Antibiotic in Focus: A 360° Look at Outpatient Prescribing Practices with the CHARM Project," Illinois Health and Hospital Association, (July 16, 2025).
• Poster
  Sohn, M. (Author & Presenter), Jacob, J. (Author), Calus, S. (Author), Klepser, M. E. (Author), IL Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit, "Enhancing Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship through the CHARM Project: A Collaborative Initiative between Ferris State University (FSU) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)," Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Champaign, IL, (July 10, 2025).
• Oral Presentation
  Sohn, M. (Author & Presenter), Haddad, A. (Author), Dahal, K. (Author), Brennan, B. (Author), Klepser, M. E. (Author & Presenter), Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Annual Meeting 2025, "Collaboration to Harmonize Antimicrobial Registry Measures (CHARM)," Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), Grand Rapids, MI, (June 10, 2025).
• Poster
  Sohn, M. (Author & Presenter), Haddad, A. (Author), Dahal, K. (Author), Brennan, B. (Author), Klepser, M. E. (Author), Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Annual Meeting 2025, "Enhancing Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship through the CHARMProject: A Collaborative Initiative between Ferris State University(FSU) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services(MDHHS)," Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), Grand Rapids, MI, (June 9, 2025).
• Poster
  Bailey, E. (Author & Presenter), Schneider, A., Caniff, K. (Author), Sohn, M., Dahal, K., Klepser, M. E., Association for Dental Safety Annual Conference, "Data for action – measuring antibiotic prescribing to improve antibiotic use in integrated delivery systems," Association for Dental Safety, Orlando, FL, (May 2025).
• Oral Presentation
  Klepser, M. E., Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP). Atlanta, Georgia, "Measuring Antibiotic Use in Dentistry - Collaboration to Harmonize Antimicrobial Registry Measures (CHARM)," (February 3, 2024).
• Webinar
  Klepser, M. E., "Applying best practices for expedited partner therapy within emergency departments, pharmacies, and state health departments," NY Training Center, (March 7, 2024).
• Poster
  Dahal, K. (Author & Presenter), Klepser, M. E. (Author), Pontefract, B. (Author), Sohn, M. (Author), AMIA 2024 Clinical Informatics Conference, "Collaboration to Harmonize Antimicrobial Registry Measures (CHARM)," American Medical Informations Association, Minneapolis, MN, (May 21, 2024).
• Oral Presentation
  Klepser, M. E. (Presenter), Axford, K. L. (Presenter), 2024 State of Michigan HIV & STI Conference, "It's Okay to Ask: Destigmatizing Sexual Health," Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Kalamazoo, MI, (August 14, 2024).
• Poster
  Holmquist, H. (Author & Presenter), deVoest, A. (Author), Klepser, M. E. (Author), 2024 State of Michigan HIV & STI Conference, "College Students’ Understanding of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Kent and Ottawa Counties," MDHHS, Kalamazoo, MI, (August 23, 2024).