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REVENUES - Summary of Revenues Recognized from Performance Obligations Satisfied in Prior Periods (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |
Revenue share with Janssen Ireland and royalties for licenses of intellectual property | $ 157 | $ 171
Changes in estimates | $ 214 | $ 160

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