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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill by Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | $ 4,878 | $ 4,601
Goodwill acquired, net of purchase price adjustments |  | 220 | 284
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other |  | (28) | (7)
Ending balance |  | 5,070 | 4,878
Pharmaceutical |  |  |
Goodwill |  |  |
Beginning balance | [1] | 2,158 | 2,094
Goodwill acquired, net of purchase price adjustments | [1] | 41 | 68
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | [1] | 0 | (4)
Ending balance | [1] | 2,199 | 2,158
Medical |  |  |
Goodwill |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 2,720 | 2,507
Goodwill acquired, net of purchase price adjustments |  | 179 | 216
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other |  | (28) | (3)
Ending balance |  | $ 2,871 | $ 2,720
[1] | At June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013 the accumulated goodwill impairment loss was $829 million.

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