Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 1,285	$ 1,541	$ 3,336	$ 3,612
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	8	(3)	6	37
Net cash flow hedges, net of tax		1	1	2
Pension and other postretirement benefits, net of tax	151		151
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	159	(2)	158	39
Comprehensive income	1,444	1,539	3,494	3,651
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(1)	(1)	(2)
Comprehensive income attributable to CVS Health	$ 1,444	$ 1,538	$ 3,493	$ 3,649