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Segment Information (Depreciation and Amortization by Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 451 | $ 459 | $ 397
Pharmaceutical |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 124 | 128 | 125
Medical |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 119 | 130 | 137
Corporate |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 208 | $ 201 | $ 135

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