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Course Director’s Welcome
We welcome you to The DC Center for Rational Prescribing (DCRx)! This resource is sponsored by the DC Department of Health to provide evidence-based information about prescribing behavior, medications, and other therapeutic options. The instructional material presented here addresses important issues related to medication prescribing in a non-commercial and independent fashion. Program modules represented here are certified for continuing medical and pharmacy education and are free of charge. We hope that you enjoy these learning experiences and that they bring you opportunities for personal growth and learning in your practice.
Gregory J. Downing, DO, PhD
DCRx Course Director
What's New!
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 | Optimizing Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease |
This course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to address the complexities of chronic pain in individuals living with SCD.
Why It Matters
Effective chronic pain management is vital for improving quality of life and patient outcomes. This course bridges the gap between evidence-based research and real-world practice—empowering you to deliver impactful, patient-centered care.
A collaboration between then District of Columbia and Howard University.
Course Director
 | Gregory J. Downing, DO, PhD Founder Innovation Horizons, Inc. Adjunct Professor of Practice Georgetown University |
Available Modules
DCRx is presented on behalf of DC Health under contract to Innovation Horizons which is solely responsible for its content.