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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 02, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired |  | $ 193 | $ 503 | $ 519 | $ 2,239
Harvard Drug Group | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | $ 1,100 |  |  |  |

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