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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Revenue and Gross Trade Receivables Percentage by Major Customers) (Details) - Pharmaceutical | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
CVS |  |  |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Major customer, percentage of revenue | 27.00% | 28.00% | 23.00%
Major customer, percent of gross trade receivables | 20.00% | 22.00% |
Walgreen Co |  |  |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Major customer, percentage of revenue | 0.00% | 4.00% | 20.00%
Major customer, percent of gross trade receivables | 0.00% | 0.00% |

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