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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
	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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