<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains Summary financial information extraced from NetMed, Inc.
Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 1997 and is qualified in its'
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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