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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Book value | $ 840 |  |  |  |
Other comprehensive income |  |  | $ 181 | $ (16) | $ (47)
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 | 3,960 |  |  |  |
Pre-tax gain on sale | 2,880 |  |  |  |
Net proceeds of sale | 2,590 |  |  |  |
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses | 3,910 |  |  |  |
Transaction costs | 47 |  |  |  |
Other comprehensive income | $ 181 |  |  |  |
Separation costs |  |  | $ 17 | $ 5 |

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