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ACQUISITIONS AND OTHER ARRANGEMENTS - Celerity Pharmaceuticals, LLC Narrative (Details) - Licensing Agreements - Celerity - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2020
Acquisitions And Collaborations [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from divestiture of product rights |  | $ 1
Loss on product divestiture arrangement | $ 54 |

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