Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and intangible assets information
Goodwill	$ 9,896	$ 10,067
Foreign currency translation adjustments decreased goodwill	235
Purchase price allocation adjustments associated with increased (decreased) goodwill	67
Amount of reduction of goodwill relating to impairments	0
Developed markets branded generics pharmaceuticals business
Goodwill and intangible assets information
Goodwill	894
Increased intangible assets	738
Established Pharmaceutical Products
Goodwill and intangible assets information
Goodwill	3,300
Nutritional Products
Goodwill and intangible assets information
Goodwill	286
Diagnostic Products
Goodwill and intangible assets information
Goodwill	443
Vascular Products
Goodwill and intangible assets information
Goodwill	$ 2,900