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Basis of Presentation, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Other (Revenue and Gross Trade Receivables Percentage by Major Customers) (Details) (Pharmaceutical) | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
CVS Caremark Corporation |  |  |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage | 28.00% | 23.00% | 22.00%
Gross Trade Receivables, Major Customer, Percentage | 22.00% | 19.00% |
Walgreens Co |  |  |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage | 4.00% | 20.00% | 21.00%
Gross Trade Receivables, Major Customer, Percentage | 0.00% | 24.00% |

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