Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2022

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment consist of the following (in millions):

Goodwill roll forward:	U.S. Retail Pharmacy		International		U.S. Healthcare		Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
August 31, 2022	$	10,947	$	1,293	$	10,040	$	22,280
Acquisitions	—		—		25		25
Adjustments 1	—		—		258		258
Currency translation adjustments	—		19		—		19
November 30, 2022	$	10,947	$	1,312	$	10,323	$	22,582

1Includes measurement period adjustments related to acquisition of VillageMD, Shields and CareCentrix. See Note 2. Acquisitions and other investments for further information.

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class

The carrying amount and accumulated amortization of intangible assets consist of the following (in millions):

Intangible assets:	November 30, 2022		August 31, 2022
Gross amortizable intangible assets
Customer relationships and loyalty card holders 1	$	4,470	$	4,619
Primary care provider network	1,247		1,247
Trade names and trademarks	768		760
Developed technology	435		436
Purchasing and payor contracts	15		15
Others	80		78
Total gross amortizable intangible assets	$	7,015	$	7,155
Accumulated amortization
Customer relationships and loyalty card holders 1	$	1,497	$	1,548
Primary care provider network	84		64
Trade names and trademarks	263		246
Developed technology	74		56
Purchasing and payor contracts	4		4
Others	37		35
Total accumulated amortization	1,960		1,953
Total amortizable intangible assets, net	$	5,055	$	5,202
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Trade names and trademarks	$	4,342	$	4,319
Pharmacy licenses	1,215		1,209
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets	$	5,557	$	5,528
Total intangible assets, net	$	10,612	$	10,730

1Includes purchased prescription files.

Schedule of Future Amortization Expense

Estimated future annual amortization expense for the next five fiscal years for intangible assets recorded at November 30, 2022 is as follows (in millions):

	2023 (Remaining period)		2024		2025		2026		2027		2028
Estimated annual amortization expense	$	466	$	603	$	571	$	553	$	491	$	441