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Acquisitions, Unaudited Pro Forma Results Prepared for Comparative Purposes (Details) - Alliance Boots [Member] - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2015
Aug. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Net sales $ 116,491 $ 113,896
Net earnings $ 4,278 $ 3,884
Net earnings per common share [Abstract]    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 4.10 $ 3.54
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 4.06 $ 3.50