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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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May 31, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Transaction Service Agreement, period | 24 months |  |
Manufacturing And Supply Agreement, period | 5 years |  |
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | BioPharma Solutions |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Agreed purchase price | $ 4,250 |  |
Pre-tax cash proceeds | 3,920 |  |
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses | $ 3,400 |  |
Separation costs |  | $ 8 | $ 15

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