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Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Benefit Cost - Footnotes (Details) - Hospira [Member] - Pension Plan [Member] - U.S. [Member] - Qualified [Member] $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Decrease in pension benefit obligation in connection with Hospira pension plan | $ 156
Pretax settlement gain | 41
Actuarial losses and prior service costs recognized upon plan settlement | $ 30

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