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Asset Acquisition, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Compensation Expense

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Asset Acquisition, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Liabilities

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Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Amount of consideration transferred in asset acquisition. Includes, but is not limited to, cash, liability incurred by acquirer, and equity interest issued by acquirer.

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Amount of contingent consideration recognized as part of consideration transferred in asset acquisition.

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The cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets.

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Acquisitions and Licensing Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 16, 2021	Jul. 31, 2021	Apr. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Research and development					$ 111	$ 54	$ 254	$ 150
ObsEva \| Collaborative Arrangement, Transaction with Party to Collaborative Arrangement
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Commercial milestone payments		$ 385
Maximum royalty payments		90
Research and development		$ 25
Alydia Health
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Transaction consideration				$ 219
Sales-based contingent milestone	$ 25
Acquisition payment	$ 169		$ 50
Intangible assets acquired				$ 247
Expected useful life				11 years
Other net liabilities									$ 7
Deferred tax liabilities									44
Compensation expense									23
Accelerated vesting of awards									$ 19