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Related parties
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2023
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
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The Company has a long-term pharmaceutical distribution agreement with Cencora pursuant to which the Company sources branded and generic pharmaceutical products from Cencora. Additionally, Cencora receives sourcing services for generic pharmaceutical products.

Related party transactions with Cencora (in millions):
 202320222021
Purchases, net$65,173 $62,174 $62,513 
Trade accounts payable, net of receivables$7,814 $6,915 $6,589 

See Note 2. Discontinued operations for further information.