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

• 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.
• Book Chapter
  Pontefract, B., Klepser, M. E. (2022). "The antifungal agents," Understanding Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 2nd Edition.
• Journal Article
  Klepser, M. E., Koski, R. R. (2022). "Molecular Point-of-Care Testing in the Community Pharmacy Setting: Current Status and Future Prospects," Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics. TBD (TBD). pp. 1-14. London: Taylor and Francis Online.

Presentations

• 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).
• 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).
• Poster
  Mishreky, H. (Author & Presenter), Smith, C. (Author & Presenter), Sohn, M., Pontefract, B. (Author), Dahal, K., Klepser, M. E. (Author), ID Week, "Use of Collaboration to Harmonize Antimicrobial Registry Measure (CHARM) to Assess Antibiotic Prescribing in Dental Practices," Infectious Diseases Society of America, Los Angelis, CA, (October 19, 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
  VanHouten, B. (Author & Presenter), Eckardt, O. (Author & Presenter), Sohn, M., Pontefract, B. (Author), Dahal, K., Klepser, M. E. (Author), ID Week, "Comparison of Antibiotic Prescribing for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), Sinusitis, Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis, and Pyelonephritis by Provider Type," Infectious Diseases Society of America, Los Angeles, CA, (October 19, 2024).
• Poster
  Nandi, T. (Author & Presenter), Pawlowski, M. (Author & Presenter), Pontefract, B. (Author), Klepser, M. E. (Author), Sohn, M., West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Research Symposium (WMRUGS), "Prescribing Patterns for Clostridioides difficile Treatment in Outpatient Setting using the Collaboration to Harmonize Antimicrobial Registry Measures (CHARM)," Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids, MI, (November 2, 2024).
• Poster
  Swailes, J. (Author & Presenter), Lakatos, C. (Author & Presenter), Dahal, K. (Author), Klepser, M. E. (Author), Sohn, M., ASHP Midyear, "Use of Collaboration to Harmonize Antimicrobial Registry Measure (CHARM) to Track and Assess the Appropriate Treatment for Upper Respiratory Infection HEDIS Measure (URI)," American Society of Health-system Pharmacists, New Orleans, LA, (December 9, 2024).