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Related parties
6 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2024
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 endedSix months ended
 February 29, 2024February 28, 2023February 29, 2024February 28, 2023
Purchases, net$17,804 $15,759 $36,114 $31,199 

 February 29, 2024August 31, 2023
Trade accounts payable, net of receivables$8,308 $7,814