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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Pharmacies and Clinics Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 01, 2015	Jun. 12, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Inventory included in other current assets	$ (8,269)		$ (8,290)	$ (7,929)
Other current assets	(2,250)		(2,254)	(2,166)
Other noncurrent assets	(989)		(923)	(1,064)
Assets	(40,386)		(41,404)	(44,455)
Pharmacy and Clinic Business
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash consideration		$ 1,900
Restatement Adjustment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Assets	477		513	491
Inventory Reclass to Other Assets \| Restatement Adjustment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Inventory included in other current assets	464		500	479
Other Current Assets Reclass From Inventory \| Restatement Adjustment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Other current assets			(500)	(479)
Other Assets Reclass to Other Noncurrent Assets \| Restatement Adjustment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Other current assets	13		0	0
Other Noncurrent Assets Reclass From Other Assets \| Restatement Adjustment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Other noncurrent assets	$ 0		13	12
Other Assets Reclass to Other Noncurrent Assets			$ 6	$ 6