UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Cardinal Health, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Ohio
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-11373 (Commission File Number)		31-0958666 (IRS Employer Identification Number)

7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

(614) 757-5000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

     On December 20, 2005, the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Cardinal Health, Inc. (the “Company”) approved an amendment to the Company’s Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2005. The amendment, among other things, removes a requirement that deferred amounts invested in the Company common shares account be distributed solely in-kind and permits such amounts to be paid either in cash or common shares.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

10.01		Amendment to the Cardinal Health Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2005.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

10.01		Amendment to the Cardinal Health Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2005.