BERGEN BRUNSWIG DECLARES REGULAR CASH DIVIDEND.

ORANGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 1996--The Board of Directors of Bergen Brunswig Corporation (NYSE:BBC) has declared a regular cash dividend of $.12 per share on Class A Common Stock, payable September 3, to shareowners of record at the close of business on August 5, 1996.

Bergen Brunswig Corporation, with national distribution of both pharmaceuticals and medical-surgical supplies, serves its customer base -- chain and independent pharmacies, hospitals, HMOs, nursing homes, clinics, and physician groups -- with innovative logistics management programs that help them grow efficiently and improve the cost effectiveness of their operations and further support their focus on patient/consumer care. Bergen Brunswig Corporation's operating teams include Bergen Brunswig Drug Company, Durr Medical, IntePlex(TM), Alternate Site Distributors (ASD), and Good Neighbor Pharmacy(R).

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CONTACT: Bergen Brunswig

Lisa Riordan

Director, Investor Relations

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