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Document and Entity Information
Apr. 08, 2025
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001618921
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Apr. 08, 2025
Entity Registrant Name WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE, INC.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-36759
Entity Tax Identification Number 47-1758322
Entity Address, Address Line One 108 Wilmot Road
Entity Address, City or Town Deerfield
Entity Address, State or Province IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 60015
City Area Code (847)
Local Phone Number 315-3700
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol WBA
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
M 3.600 Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc . Notes Due 2025 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 3.600% Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. notes due 2025
Trading Symbol WBA25
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
M 2.125 Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc . Notes Due 2026 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 2.125% Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. notes due 2026
Trading Symbol WBA26
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ