Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 1,098	$ 924	$ 2,051	$ 2,071
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(10)	22	(2)	40
Net cash flow hedges, net of tax			1	1
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(10)	22	(1)	41
Comprehensive income	1,088	946	2,050	2,112
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest			(1)	(1)
Comprehensive income attributable to CVS Health	$ 1,088	$ 946	$ 2,049	$ 2,111