About WritePharma
WritePharma is a pharmacist-led medical writing agency delivering promotional, educational, and analytical content to organizations across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical industries. Founded with the goal of elevating the pharmacist’s role in healthcare communications, WritePharma specializes in investigational pharmacotherapy, personalized medicine, and endogenous compounds, offering clinically grounded content that bridges science and real-world application.
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With deep roots in pharmacokinetics, biopharmaceutics, and evidence-based practice, WritePharma produces high-quality deliverables tailored for a wide range of audiences—including healthcare providers, researchers, academic institutions, and health-conscious consumers. Our work includes medical publications, therapeutic reviews, continuing education development, branded editorial campaigns, and public-facing drug information.
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In addition to client projects, WritePharma publishes two original platforms:
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Scriptum Pharmacologia, a peer-reviewed journal exploring emerging therapies, novel dosing strategies, and personalized care models;
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The WritePharma Drug Information Blog, a public-access resource offering evidence-based commentary, pharmacotherapeutic updates, and clinical insights.
At its core, WritePharma is committed to clinical accuracy, accessible science, and the advancement of pharmacist-driven knowledge in healthcare media.
Team Leaders
Dr. Alexandra LaStella, PharmD, RPh
Founder & President
Dr. Alexandra LaStella is a Doctor of Pharmacy licensed in New York and California, and the founder of WritePharma, the nation’s leading pharmacist-exclusive medical writing agency. A graduate of St. John’s University 0-6 Doctor of Pharmacy Program, she completed advanced practice experiences in psychiatric care, infectious disease, HIV/AIDS treatment, and nonsterile compounding—areas that continue to shape her clinical perspective.​
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Alexandra founded WritePharma to address the lack of pharmacist-driven voices in healthcare media. Today, the agency delivers promotional, educational, and analytical content across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical industries, and publishes two original platforms: the WritePharma Drug Information Blog and peer-reviewed journal Scriptum Pharmacologia.
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Equally important to her mission is creating flexible, paid writing opportunities for pharmacists nationwide. Through project-based work, she helps PharmDs expand their clinical and communication skills while finding balance beyond the traditional pharmacy setting.
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Alexandra leads with a commitment to authenticity, respect, balance, and support—for the literature, the data, and the people behind it. Through WritePharma, she continues to redefine what’s possible for pharmacists in the evolving world of healthcare communication.
Co-founder, Dir. of Staff Operations
Dr. Katherine Gabriel, Pharm.D., RPh., a Yonkers native, is a graduate of St. John’s University with over five years of experience in outpatient pharmacy. As Co-founder and Director of Staff Operations at WritePharma, she leads a team of pharmacy medical writers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accurate content. Katherine also contributes to the company's marketing efforts by analyzing social media trends and creating engaging content.
Passionate about diabetes education and patient care, Katherine’s commitment to personalized, evidence-based practices is central to her approach in improving health outcomes.
Recently relocated to San Diego, Katherine is excited to support WritePharma’s growth alongside CEO Alexandra Lastella. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, staying active, and enjoying the outdoors.
Dr. Katherine Gabriel, PharmD, RPh
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Dr. James Gorman, PharmD, RPh
Dir. Clinical Development
Dr. James Gorman, PharmD, is a pharmacist at Northwell Health South Shore University Hospital, where he plays a pivotal role in the execution of clinical pharmacy practices. Managing complex pharmacotherapy throughout the emergency department and units such as medical, surgical, cardiothoracic, and neurological intensive care units, James provides a wealth of insight for both staff and patients. He also serves as Director of Clinical Development at WritePharma, where his hands-on skills and frontline experiences are vastly important in guiding clinical research initiatives. James’ passion for hospital-based care and the advancement of the pharmaceutical profession is integral in the bridging of research and innovation with current practices, and he is excited to support investigational pharmacotherapy efforts from his position in the field.