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Goodwill and Intangibles | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |
Goodwill and Intangibles | Goodwill and IntangiblesIn connection with the spin-off of Organon (see Note 2), goodwill was reduced by $1.4 billion. Additionally, other intangibles, on a net basis, were reduced by $519 million, including products and products rights of $394 million and licenses of $125 million.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for goodwill and intangible assets. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/topic&trid=2144416 + Details
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