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                                  EXHIBIT 23.1



                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Arbor Drugs, Inc. and Subsidiaries on Form S-8 of our report dated September
30, 1994, on our audits of the consolidated financial statements and financial
statement schedules of Arbor Drugs, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of July 31, 1994
and 1993, and for the years ended July 31, 1994, 1993, and 1992, which report
is included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Arbor Drugs, Inc.



/s/ Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.


Detroit, Michigan
October 14, 1994