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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill by Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance |  | $ 7,221
Goodwill acquired, net of purchase price adjustments |  | 3,188
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other |  | (23)
Ending balance | $ 10,045 | 10,045
Reclassified to assets held for sale |  | (387)
Pharmaceutical |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance |  | 2,939
Goodwill acquired, net of purchase price adjustments |  | 1
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other |  | (14)
Ending balance | 2,621 | 2,621
Reclassified to assets held for sale | 387 | (333)
Medical |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance |  | 4,282
Goodwill acquired, net of purchase price adjustments |  | 3,187
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other |  | (9)
Ending balance | $ 7,424 | 7,424
Reclassified to assets held for sale |  | $ (54)

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