ALBANY – A doctor who
lives in Catskill was arrested on Friday and charged with distributing
controlled substances outside the course of professional practice and
for no legitimate medical purpose.
Federal authorities allege that Myra Mabry, 48, a doctor of osteopathic
medicine, authorized approximately 51 prescriptions for the controlled
substance oxycodone between May 2015 and January 2017 that a co-conspirator
filled and picked up at pharmacies in Greene County.
It is also alleged that between November 2015 and June 2017 she authorized
approximately 44 prescriptions for the controlled substances oxycodone
and hydromorphone, which were issued to another person but which Mabry
filled and picked up at a Greene County pharmacy.
`If convicted, Mabry could face up to 20 years in prison, at least three
years of post-release supervision and a maximum $1 million fine.
