Consolidated Statement of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Sales	$ 41,950	$ 40,109	$ 43,653
Cost of products sold, excluding amortization of intangible assets	18,706	17,975	19,142
Amortization of intangible assets	1,878	1,966	2,013
Research and development	2,844	2,741	2,888
Selling, general and administrative	11,697	10,949	11,248
Total Operating Cost and Expenses	35,125	33,631	35,291
Operating Earnings	6,825	6,478	8,362
Interest expense	559	637	558
Interest income	(344)	(385)	(183)
Net foreign exchange (gain) loss	(27)	41	2
Other (income) expense, net	(376)	(479)	(321)
Earnings before Taxes	7,013	6,664	8,306
Taxes on Earnings	(6,389)	941	1,373
Net Earnings	$ 13,402	$ 5,723	$ 6,933
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 7.67	$ 3.28	$ 3.94
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 7.64	$ 3.26	$ 3.91
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Used for Basic Earnings Per Common Share (in shares)	1,740	1,740	1,753
Dilutive Common Stock Options (in shares)	8	9	11
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Plus Dilutive Common Stock Options (in shares)	1,748	1,749	1,764
Outstanding Common Stock Options Having No Dilutive Effect (in shares)	7	5	3