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Acquisitions, Actual results from Alliance Boots operations included in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.96us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic	$ 0.75us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic	$ 2.91us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic	$ 1.51us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.93us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted	$ 0.74us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted	$ 2.88us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted	$ 1.49us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted
Alliance Boots [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,525		$ 5,525
Net earnings	$ 330		$ 330
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.32		$ 0.33
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.31		$ 0.33

The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period.

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