Filed by: Bergen Brunswig Corporation. This
                                 Communication is filed pursuant to Rule 425
                                 under The Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
                                 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of
                                 the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

                                 Subject Company: AmeriSource-Bergen Corporation
                                 Commission File Number: 333-61440


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The following communications contain certain "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on management's
current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in
circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from the expectations
contained in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements
herein include statements addressing future financial and operating results of
AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig and the timing, benefits and other aspects of
the proposed merger.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: inability to
obtain, or meet conditions imposed for, governmental approvals for the
transaction; failure of the stockholders of AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig to
approve the merger; the risk that the businesses of AmeriSource and Bergen
Brunswig will not be integrated successfully; failure to obtain and retain
expected synergies; and other economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory
factors affecting the businesses of AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig generally.
More detailed information about these factors is set forth in AmeriSource's and
Bergen Brunswig's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
each of their Annual Reports on Form 10-K for fiscal 2000 and their most recent
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig are under no
obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter
their forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In connection with their proposed merger, AmeriSource-Bergen, together with
AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig, filed a preliminary joint proxy
statement/prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission. INVESTORS AND
SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of
the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus (when available) and other
documents filed by AmeriSource-Bergen (as well as by AmeriSource and Bergen
Brunswig) at the Securities and Exchange Commission's web site at www.sec.gov.
The definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus and such other documents may
also be obtained for free from AmeriSource or from Bergen Brunswig by directing
such request to AmeriSource Health Corporation, General Counsel, 1300 Morris
Drive, Suite 100, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania 19087-5594, Telephone: (610)
727-7000; or to Bergen Brunswig Corporation, Attention: Corporate Secretary,
4000 Metropolitan Drive, Orange, California 92868-3510, Telephone: (714)
385-4000.

PARTICIPANTS IN SOLICITATION

AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig and their respective directors, executive
officers and other members of their management and employees may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from their respective stockholders
in connection with the proposed merger. Information concerning AmeriSource's
participants in the solicitation is set forth in AmeriSource's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2001,
and information concerning Bergen Brunswig's participants in the solicitation is
set forth in Bergen Brunswig's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2001.



AMERISOURCE-BERGEN CORPORATION
MERGER HOTLINE/E-MAIL Q & A

AS OF 07/13/01

QUESTION
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With the announcement of Bindley Western Industries closing one of their
facilities so soon after their merger with Cardinal do you foresee any divisions
being closed that soon after our merger is complete?

ANSWER
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As has been previously stated, it is possible but not probable. Any decision
regarding where consolidation makes sense for the combined company is an ongoing
process that will take time and input from a variety of sources, including
associates, customers, suppliers and others to determine the most efficient and
high quality distribution network, with customer service being priority one.
Remember too that when consolidation decisions are made, associates will be
given a minimum of two months' notice.


QUESTION
- --------
How do you decide if a layoff is merger-related, thus the affected employee will
receive the severance package? I am an IR associate, and as we understand, there
might be huge effort to combine the two company's systems for the first few
years. But afterwards, we might have layoffs of IR associates. Wouldn't that be
considered merger-related as well?

ANSWER
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Yes, layoffs that may take place one, two, or even three years down the road due
to systems conversion would be considered merger-related.


QUESTION
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Currently we receive a check for any unused sick time over 240 hours. Will this
practice continue after the merger?

ANSWER
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No decisions have been made as to the sick leave policy for the new company.


QUESTION
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In the event of any possible layoffs, will associates be provided with any job
placement assistance?

ANSWER
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Yes. As stated in the severance policy, outplacement assistance will be provided
to associates who are laid off as a result of the merger.




QUESTION
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Since neither Mr.Yost nor Mr. Martini left a message to update the company, did
we get the "second request" information to the FTC off on time? Are we still
expecting to hear from the government in mid-August?

ANSWER
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A merger update memo from Bob Martini is posted on the BBC Intranet Merger
Information site as of today, July 13, 2001. Bob's memo provides information
regarding the FTC's second request for information. And yes, we are still
expecting to hear from the government in mid-August.


QUESTION
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On the severance pay package, is it taxed like a normal paycheck or taxed like
the reward check?

ANSWER
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The severance pay package is taxed like a normal paycheck.


QUESTION
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Is the severance package the same for part-time and full-time associates?

ANSWER
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Yes, the severance package is the same for part-time associates. However, the
severance pay will be pro-rated according to the hours the associate works.


QUESTION
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How will ICS be affected in the merger?

ANSWER
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ICS is a business unit within the Bergen Brunswig Specialty Company and will
continue to operate following the merger.



Forward-Looking Statements
- --------------------------
The foregoing communication contains certain "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on management's
current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in
circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from the expectations
contained in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements
herein include statements addressing future financial and operating results of
AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig and the timing, benefits and other aspects of
the proposed merger.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: inability to
obtain, or meet conditions imposed for, governmental approvals for the
transaction; failure of the stockholders of AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig to
approve the merger; the risk that the businesses of AmeriSource and Bergen
Brunswig will not be integrated successfully; failure to obtain and retain
expected synergies; and other economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory
factors affecting the businesses of AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig generally.
More detailed information about these factors is set forth in AmeriSource's and
Bergen Brunswig's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
each of their Annual Reports on Form 10-K for fiscal




2000 and their most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. AmeriSource and
Bergen Brunswig are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such
obligation to) update or alter their forward-looking statements whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Additional Information
- ----------------------
In connection with their proposed merger, AmeriSource-Bergen, together with
AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig, filed a preliminary joint proxy
statement/prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission. INVESTORS AND
SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT
INFORMATION. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the
definitive joint proxy statements/prospectus (when available) and other
documents filed by AmeriSource-Bergen (as well as by AmeriSource and Bergen
Brunswig) at the Securities and Exchange Commission's web site at www.sec.gov.
The definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus and such other documents may
also be obtained for free from AmeriSource or from Bergen Brunswig by directing
such request to AmeriSource Health Corporation, General Counsel, 1300 Morris
Drive, Suite 100, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania 19087-5594, Telephone:
(610)727-7000; or to Bergen Brunswig Corporation, Attention: Corporate
Secretary, 4000 Metropolitan Drive, Orange, California 92868-3510, Telephone:
(714)385-4000.



Participants in Solicitation
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AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig and their respective directors, executive
officers and other members of their management and employees may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from their respective stockholders
in connection with the proposed merger. Information concerning AmeriSource's
participants in the solicitation is set forth in AmeriSource's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2001,
and information concerning Bergen Brunswig's participants in the solicitation is
set forth in Bergen Brunswig's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2001.