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Commitments, Contingent Liabilities and Litigation Narrative (Details) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 02, 2020 Reportable_Segments | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement |  | $ (1,038.0) | $ (5,673.0) |  |
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) |  | (410.0) | (423.0) |  |
Opioid Lawsuits [Member] | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency, Lawsuits, Number | Reportable_Segments | 3,300 |  |  |  |
Lawsuits Against Distributors | Reportable_Segments | 25 |  |  |  |
Product Liability Lawsuits [Member] | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number | Reportable_Segments | 31 |  |  |  |
New York Opioid Stewardship Act [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate Annual Assessment |  | 100.0 |  |  |
Estimated Liability for New York Opioid Stewardship Act |  | $ 41.0 |  |  |
Opioid Lawsuits State [Domain] | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency, Lawsuits, Number | Reportable_Segments | 2,800 |  |  |  |
CVS Health |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period |  | 10 years |  |  |
Maximum quarterly payment |  | $ 45.6 |  |  |
Product Liability Lawsuits [Member] | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number | Reportable_Segments | 354 |  |  |  |
Minimum | Product Liability Lawsuits [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual |  | 494.0 |  |  |
Alameda County [Member] | Product Liability Lawsuits [Member] | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number | Reportable_Segments | 4,526 |  |  |  |
Other Jurisdictions [Member] | Product Liability Lawsuits [Member] | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number | Reportable_Segments | 36 |  |  |  |
Total Opioid Litigation [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
litigation settlement liability recorded |  | 6,590.0 |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement |  | 1,020.0 | 5,630.0 |  |
Litigation Charges |  | 1,020.0 | $ 5,630.0 |  |
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) |  | (450.0) |  |  | $ 488.0
Total Opioid Litigation [Member] | Forecast [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) |  |  |  | $ 35.0 |
Private Parties [Member] | Opioid Lawsuits [Member] | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency, Lawsuits, Number | Reportable_Segments | 411 |  |  |  |
Class Action Lawsuits [Member] | Private Parties [Member] | Opioid Lawsuits [Member] | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency, Lawsuits, Number | Reportable_Segments | 116 |  |  |  |
Product Liability Lawsuits [Member] | Maximum |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual |  | $ 961.0 |  |  |

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