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Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($) product_category | Jul. 29, 2017 country | Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Business Acquisition |  |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 8,316 |  | $ 7,221 | $ 7,167
Weighted Average Discount Rate, Identifiable Intangible Assets Acquired Present Value | 8.00% |  |  |
Patient Recovery Business [Member] |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition |  |  |  |
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets | $ 6,100 |  |  |
Number of principal countries | country |  | 28 |  |
Transaction and integration costs | $ 109 |  |  |
Number of Product Categories Manufactured | product_category | 23 |  |  |
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt | $ 4,500 |  |  |

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