Related parties

The Company has a long-term pharmaceutical distribution agreement with AmerisourceBergen pursuant to which the Company sources branded and generic pharmaceutical products from AmerisourceBergen principally for its U.S. operations. Additionally, AmerisourceBergen receives sourcing services for generic pharmaceutical products.

Related party transactions with AmerisourceBergen (in millions):



	Three months ended February 28,				Six months ended February 28,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Purchases, net	$	14,064	$	12,132	$	28,386	$	23,736



	February 28, 2019		August 31, 2018
Trade accounts payable, net	$	6,511	$	6,274