About Medicine Shoppe International, Inc.:

Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. (www.medicineshoppe.com) , a Cardinal Health Company, is distinguished for its commitment to providing expert, personalized health care. Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. is the largest franchisor of independent community pharmacies in the U.S. In 2003, Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. acquired Medicap Pharmacies, Incorporated (www.medicap.com), which franchises independent community pharmacies in the U.S. under the Medicap Pharmacy® trade name. The Medicine Shoppe® and Medicap Pharmacy® locations are distinguished for their commitment to providing expert, personalized health care. There are nearly 1,000 domestic pharmacies operating under The Medicine Shoppe® and Medicap Pharmacy® trade names and more than 400 franchised pharmacies in six other countries.

About Cardinal Health

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is an $87 billion, global company serving the health-care industry with products and services that help hospitals, physician offices and pharmacies reduce costs, improve safety, productivity and profitability, and deliver better care to patients. With a focus on making supply chains more efficient, reducing hospital-acquired infections and breaking the cycle of harmful medication errors, Cardinal Health develops market-leading technologies, including Alaris® IV pumps, Pyxis® automated dispensing systems, MedMined™ electronic infection surveillance, VIASYS® respiratory care products and the CareFusion™ patient identification system. The company also manufactures medical and surgical products and is one of the largest distributors of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies worldwide. Ranked No. 19 on the Fortune 500 and No. 1 in its sector on Fortune's ranking of Most Admired firms, Cardinal Health employs more than 40,000 people on five continents. More information about the company may be found at www.cardinalhealth.com.