EXHIBIT 23.01




                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8, No. 33-42357 and No. 333-38198) pertaining to the Cardinal Health Profit
Sharing, Retirement and Savings Plan of our report dated December 6, 2002, with
respect to the financial statements and schedule of the Cardinal Health Profit
Sharing, Retirement and Savings Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K)
for the year ended June 30, 2002.


/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Columbus, Ohio
  December 19, 2002