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Related parties
 3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 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):
 Three months ended November 30,
 20232022
Purchases, net$18,311 $15,440 

 November 30, 2023August 31, 2023
Trade accounts payable, net of receivables$8,154 $7,814