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Inventories (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventories $ 1,908us-gaap_InventoryNet $ 1,386us-gaap_InventoryNet
Efavirenz | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company    
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventories $ 1,200us-gaap_InventoryNet
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$ 806us-gaap_InventoryNet
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