EXHIBIT 23





INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
2-54345, 2-63803, 2-75715, 2-88474, 2-96491 and 33-32465 on Form S-8 and in
Registration Statement No. 33-55136 on Form S-3 of our report dated October 31,
1994, appearing in and incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form
10-K of Bergen Brunswig Corporation for the fiscal year ended September 30,
1994.




/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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Costa Mesa, California
December 21, 1994