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Acquisitions and divestitures - Narrative: Proposed Acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics plc (Details) - Horizon Therapeutics $ / shares in Units, $ in Billions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 12, 2022 program product $ / shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Business acquisition, share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  | $ 116.50
Cash payment | $ | $ 27.8 |
Approved products | product |  | 12
Development programs | program |  | 20

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