<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
  The financial data reported in this schedule has been 
restated to reflect the merger of CVS Corporation and Arbor 
Drugs, Inc. which was accounted for as a pooling of interests.
</LEGEND>
<RESTATED>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                                   DEC-31-1995
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<PP&E>                                           2,290,400
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<BONDS>                                          1,056,300
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<EXTRAORDINARY>                                          0
<CHANGES>                                                0
<NET-INCOME>                                      (547,100)
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