Related parties

The Company has a long-term pharmaceutical distribution agreement with AmerisourceBergen pursuant to which the Company sources branded and generic pharmaceutical products from AmerisourceBergen principally for its U.S. operations. Additionally, AmerisourceBergen receives sourcing services for generic pharmaceutical products.

Related party transactions with AmerisourceBergen (in millions):



	2018		2017		2016
Purchases, net	$	53,161	$	43,571	$	41,889

Trade accounts payable, net	$	6,274	$	4,384	$	3,456