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Wayzata, MN – June 23, 2006

Andcor completes PrairieStone Pharmacy COO search, Craig H. Stephens named to position

Wayzata, MN, June 23, 2006 - Andcor Companies, Inc. is pleased to announce that Craig Stephens has joined PrairieStone Pharmacy, the nation's most innovative retail pharmacy chain, as chief operating officer. Stephens was most recently vice president of industry relations and networks at UnitedHealth Group where he was responsible for the company's strategic implementation of the AARP Medicare Part D program.

"PrairieStone Pharmacy exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit that is needed to change retail pharmacy in this country. It's an organization that is nimble, strategic, and committed to improving not only the practice of pharmacy but the health and well being of every patient who must take prescription medications," said Stephens. "I look forward to being a viable and valuable part of the PrairieStone Pharmacy team."

Stephens has more than 21 years of healthcare industry experience both in the U.S. and Europe, including tenures with UnitedHealth Group, GlaxoSmithKline, SmithKline Beecham, and Diversified Pharmaceutical Services. He received his MBA from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minn., and his BS in Pharmacy from South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. Stephens is a licensed Pharmacist in three states.

"With his depth of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, and specifically his insight into pharmacy distribution and Medicare, Craig will be an invaluable player in PrairieStone's future and in the future of retail pharmacy as a whole," said Marvin Richardson, R.Ph., president and CEO of PrairieStone Pharmacy. "We are pleased to welcome Craig to our team."

In his new role, Stephens will be primarily responsible for store operations, distribution, and the development of a scalable infrastructure to support PrairieStone's impressive growth. He will also identify and establish key partnerships that support the PrairieStone vision.

About PrairieStone Pharmacy

Founded in 2003, PrairieStone Pharmacy is one of the nation's fastest growing retail pharmacy chains. Offering a unique model that relies on state-of-the-art technology and automation, the company prides itself on placing its pharmacists closer to its customers as a way to offer exceptional customer service and care. With the launch of its patent-pending DailyMed solution, PrairieStone hopes to further extend its mission of improving retail pharmaceutical care. For more information on PrairieStone Pharmacy, visit www.prairiestonerx.com.