Grand rounds: polypharmacy in cardiovascular care
| Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
| 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM |
Overview
Sana Issa - Consultant GP Pharmacist/Diabetes Educator | The Bennelong Medical Clinic
Details
Polypharmacy is an increasing reality for patients with comorbidities such as diabetes and heart failure. This grand rounds-style session presents a real-world case that highlights the clinical, therapeutic and communication challenges faced by pharmacists supporting patients with multiple comorbidities.
Following a patient presentation from start to finish, participants will explore how to identify medicine-related problems, prioritise interventions and collaborate with prescribers to optimise therapy. The session will demonstrate how pharmacists can balance evidence-based care with practical decision-making to improve outcomes for patients with complex treatment regimens.
Learning objectives:
- Discuss comorbidities and the challenges of polypharmacy.
- Describe considerations when applying clinical reasoning in complex cases.
- Recognise communication strategies that support collaborative care.
Competency standards (2016): 1.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.5
Speaker
Sana Issa
Consultant GP Pharmacist/Diabetes Educator
The Bennelong Medical Clinic
Grand rounds: polypharmacy in cardiovascular care
Biography
Sana Issa is an accomplished pharmacist, diabetes educator and business leader with over 35 years of diverse experience across the community pharmacy, general practice, and IT development spaces.
Having owned three community pharmacies for 16 years, Sana has a deep understanding of clinical service delivery within the community pharmacy setting.
In her current role as Consultant GP pharmacist, Sana is responsible for medication stewardship, clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management. She is passionate about advancing the quality of healthcare delivery and optimising patient outcomes within the primary care setting. Sana has been a driving force advocating for GP-Pharmacist collaboration to enhance patient centred care. She has served as a board member of the Sydney North Primary Health Network since 2023.
