| Unaudited Pro Forma Results of Acquisition as if Tocris Acquisition Had Occurred at the Beginning of Fiscal 2010 (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data | 12 Months Ended | ||
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| Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2009 | |
| Reported | |||
| Net sales | $ 289,962 | $ 269,047 | $ 263,956 | 
| Net earnings | 112,302 | 109,776 | 105,242 | 
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| Basic | $ 3.03 | $ 2.95 | $ 2.78 | 
| Diluted | $ 3.02 | $ 2.94 | $ 2.78 | 
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| Net sales | 305,860 | 286,913 | |
| Net earnings | $ 118,641 | $ 113,558 | |
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| Basic | $ 3.20 | $ 3.05 | |
| Diluted | $ 3.19 | $ 3.04 | |
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