OTHER (INCOME)/EXPENSE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 49	$ 46	$ 100	$ 100
Investment income	(26)	(28)	(56)	(51)
Provision for restructuring	28	16	40	37
Litigation charges/(recoveries)	4	(20)	16	9
Equity in net income of affiliates	(22)	(33)	(48)	(69)
Out-licensed intangible asset impairment			13
Gain on sale of product lines, businesses and assets	(8)	7	(162)	(252)
Other alliance and licensing income	(124)	(144)	(285)	(252)
Pension curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits	36	45	63	109
Loss on debt redemption	180		180	45
Other	(10)	7	(53)	12
Other (income)/expense	$ 107	$ (104)	$ (192)	$ (312)