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Commitments, Contingent Liabilities and Litigation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 State of West Virginia vs Cardinal Health, Inc	Sep. 30, 2014 Department of Justice vs Cardinal Health, Inc	Sep. 30, 2014 CVS Caremark Corporation Member	Oct. 31, 2014 Scenario, Forecast CVS Caremark Corporation Member
Red Oak Sourcing Establishment Date			July 2014
Red Oak Sourcing Initial Term			10 years
Number Of Quarterly Payments To CVS				39
Quarterly Payment To CVS				$ 25.6
Quarterly Payment To CVS Commencement Date				October 2014
Loss Contingencies
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants	13
Estimated Litigation Liability		$ 27

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Aggregate carrying amount of the estimated litigation liability for known or estimated probable loss from litigation, which may include attorneys' fees and other litigation costs.

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