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Dutchess Woman Accused Of Writing Fake Narcotics Prescriptions

Authorities said the woman worked for a physician for several years as an office assistant.

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HYDE PARK, NY — A Dutchess County woman was accused of falsifying narcotic prescriptions through her job as an office assistant to a physician.

Alison Albertson, 53, of Hyde Park, was charged with three counts of criminal impersonation of a duly licensed physician, felonies, MidHudson News reported.

Authorities said Albertson, who worked for Dr. Anthony Sarayno in Hyde Park for several years, wrote multiple illegal prescriptions to patients.

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Additional charges may be filed, police said.

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