CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Earnings	$ 1,429	$ 1,061	$ 2,712	$ 3,090
Derivatives qualifying as cash flow hedges	301	6	332	286
Pension and postretirement benefits	25	15	46	38
Marketable debt securities	(1)	(2)	(2)	(4)
Foreign currency translation	(88)	7	(100)	1
Total Other Comprehensive Income	237	26	276	321
Comprehensive Income	1,666	1,087	2,988	3,411
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	8	6	13	14
Comprehensive Income Attributable to BMS	$ 1,658	$ 1,081	$ 2,975	$ 3,397