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Segment Information (Additions to Property and Equipment 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] |  |  |
Additions to property and equipment | $ 300 | $ 249 | $ 195
Pharmaceutical |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Additions to property and equipment | 90 | 72 | 46
Medical |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Additions to property and equipment | 87 | 72 | 48
Corporate |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Additions to property and equipment | $ 123 | $ 105 | $ 101

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