Restructuring (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2015

Restructuring [Abstract]

Restructuring Costs by Segment

Restructuring costs by segment are as follows (in millions):

	Retail Pharmacy				Pharmaceutical Wholesale		Consolidated
	USA		International
Three Months Ended November 30, 2015
Real estate costs	$	52	$	—	$	—	$	52
Asset impairments		25		—		—		25
Severance and other business transition and exit costs		8		5		—		13
Total restructuring costs	$	85	$	5	$	—	$	90
Three Months Ended November 30, 2014
Real estate costs	$	17	$	—	$	—	$	17
Asset impairments		—		—		—		—
Severance and other business transition and exit costs		—		—		—		—
Total restructuring costs	$	17	$	—	$	—	$	17