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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Loss Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Total Opioid Litigation [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement | $ (5,630)
Total Opioid Litigation, net of tax [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement | $ (5,140)

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