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Segment Information (Revenue by Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenue | $ 30,662 | $ 25,375 | $ 90,162 | $ 74,983
Pharmaceutical |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenue | 27,527 | 22,605 | 80,954 | 66,440
Medical |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenue | 3,138 | 2,774 | 9,220 | 8,540
Reportable Segments |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenue | 30,665 | 25,379 | 90,174 | 74,980
Corporate |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenue | $ (3) | $ (4) | $ (12) | $ 3

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