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Contingencies and commitments (Immunex and Sandoz Litigation) (Details) | 1 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2019 affiliate
Immunex/Samsung Bioepis Co. |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Gain contingency, number of affiliates | 2

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