Dr. Shannon Edds, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist & Peptidepedia Medical Reviewer · 19+ years clinical experience
Dr. Shannon Edds is a clinical pharmacist and medical writer with over 19 years of experience interpreting complex clinical data and translating it into clear, evidence-based content for healthcare professionals and patients. She has served as a Pharmacist Editor for Elsevier's Clinical Pharmacology compendium and held clinical pharmacist roles across hospital, home infusion, and renal care settings.
Role at Peptidepedia
Reviews Peptidepedia articles for clinical accuracy, drug information integrity, and adherence to current pharmacological evidence and FDA guidance.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2006
Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry
Ouachita Baptist University, 1997
Clinical Expertise
Cardiology & Anticoagulation
Clinical management of anticoagulant and inotropic therapy as both infusion and hospital pharmacist, including Tikosyn initiation and monitoring protocols.
Endocrinology
Hospital-based insulin and insulin drip management, plus maintenance of diabetes drug content in Elsevier's Clinical Pharmacology compendium aligned with manufacturer and FDA updates.
Pulmonology, Hormone Therapy & Immunotherapy
Content development and clinical oversight for asthma and pulmonary medications, hormone therapies, and immunotherapy agents in a national drug reference.
Drug Information & Medical Writing
Wrote, edited, and maintained comprehensive drug monographs for Elsevier's Clinical Pharmacology compendium, covering FDA approvals, safety communications, clinical guidelines, and pharmacokinetics.
Sterile Compounding
USP 797 trained in sterile IV compounding, including chemotherapy preparation and complex parenteral nutrition formulations.
Certifications
- Licensed Pharmacist, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
- USP 797 Sterile Compounding
