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
