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Equity method investments (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2022
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments Equity method investments were as follows (in millions, except percentages):
 May 31, 2022August 31, 2021
 Carrying valueOwnership percentageCarrying valueOwnership percentage
AmerisourceBergen$3,965 25%$4,407 28%
Others1,811 
8% - 50%
2,580 
8% - 50%
Total$5,777  $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 May 31,Nine months ended May 31,
2022202120222021
Sales$65,085 $55,890 $200,628 $171,417 
Gross Profit3,308 2,558 10,117 7,647 
Net earnings (loss)602 489 1,474 (3,841)
Share of earnings (loss) from equity method investments132 672 359 (591)