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Equity method investments (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2022
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments Equity method investments were as follows (in millions, except percentages):
 February 28, 2022August 31, 2021
 Carrying valueOwnership percentageCarrying valueOwnership percentage
AmerisourceBergen$4,363 28%$4,407 28%
Others1,884 
8% - 50%
2,580 
8% - 50%
Total$6,247  $6,987  
Summarized Financial Information of Equity Method Investments Summarized financial information for the Company’s equity method investments in aggregate is as follows:Statements of earnings (loss) (in millions)
 Three months ended February 28,Six months ended February 28,
2022202120222021
Sales$67,955 $59,425 $135,543 $115,527 
Gross Profit3,389 2,672 6,809 5,089 
Net earnings (loss)564 486 872 (4,329)
Share of earnings (loss) from equity method investments133 94 226 (1,264)