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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM NETMED, INC.
FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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