Lauren Gronau, PharmD, BCPP

Lauren Gronau, PharmD, BCPP, is a board-certified, residency-trained Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and Medical Content Reviewer for GLP-1.com. She brings deep clinical expertise in mental health pharmacotherapy, substance use disorders, pain management, and preventive care — including hands-on prescribing experience with GLP-1 receptor agonists and psychiatric medication management.

Lauren earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy in Glendale, Arizona. She completed both a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and a PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency, earning Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) designation from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties — a credential held by approximately 1,200 pharmacists nationwide, reflecting advanced expertise in the pharmacologic treatment of mental health conditions.

As a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist within the Department of Veterans Affairs in Orlando, Florida, Lauren specializes in the intersection of mental health, pain management, and substance use disorder treatment — managing complex, medically underserved patient populations. Her clinical practice includes prescribing weight loss medications, including GLP-1 receptor agonists, as well as comprehensive psychiatric medication management. This dual expertise in both metabolic and psychiatric pharmacotherapy gives her a uniquely informed perspective when reviewing GLP-1 and weight loss content for clinical accuracy.

Lauren is also an experienced medical writer and editor, with published content focused on addiction, mental health, and pharmacology. Her writing and editorial work has appeared in clinical education materials and healthcare publications, and she is passionate about translating evidence-based medicine into clear, accessible content for patients and providers alike.