Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

Schedule of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests

Changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests were as follows:

(In millions)	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Balance, March 31, 2015	$	1,386
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	22
Other comprehensive income	24
Reclassification of recurring compensation to other accrued liabilities	(22		)
Balance, September 30, 2015	$	1,410

Schedule of effects of changes in ownership interest

The effects of changes in our ownership interest in Celesio on McKesson’s equity are as follows:

	Quarter Ended September 30,					Six Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)	2015		2014			2015		2014
Net income attributable to McKesson Corporation	$	617	$	469		$	1,193	$	872
Transfers to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests:
Decrease in McKesson Corporation’s paid-in capital for purchase of noncontrolling shares	—		(6		)	—		(3		)
Net transfers to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		(6		)	—		(3		)
Changes from net income attributable to McKesson Corporation and transfers to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests	$	617	$	463		$	1,193	$	869