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Equity method investments (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2017
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Equity Method Investments
Equity method investments as of May 31, 2017 and August 31, 2016, are as follows (in millions, except percentages):
 
May 31, 2017
 
August 31, 2016
 
Carrying
value
 
Ownership
percentage
 
Carrying
value
 
Ownership
percentage
AmerisourceBergen
$
5,051

 
26%
 
$
4,964

 
24%
Others
1,272

 
8% - 50%
 
1,210

 
12% - 50%
Total
$
6,323

 
 
 
$
6,174