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Contingencies and commitments (Hospira EPOGEN Patent Litigation) (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 22, 2017 USD ($) | Jan. 23, 2017 patent
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Hospira EPOGEN Patent Litigation [Member] |  |
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Aount awarded from other party | $ | $ 70 |
Epoetin Alfa Litigation [Member] |  |
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of patents allegedly infringed | patent |  | 2
Length of trial | 5 days |

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