CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (4)	$ (31)	$ (6)	$ (47)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(29)	7	(31)	(4)
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments	0	2	0	4
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(29)	9	(31)	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	(33)	(22)	(37)	(47)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests:
Net (income) loss	0	0	0	0
Foreign currency translation (gain) loss	0	1	0	0
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	0	1	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Covetrus	$ (33)	$ (21)	$ (37)	$ (47)