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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Variable Consideration Provisions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | $ 484 | $ 468
Current period provision | 775 | 687
Payments and credits | (784) | (598)
Reserve ending balance | 475 | 557
Discounts and Allowances |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 146 | 167
Current period provision | 180 | 160
Payments and credits | (195) | (169)
Reserve ending balance | 131 | 158
Returns |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 59 | 60
Current period provision | 36 | 35
Payments and credits | (32) | (37)
Reserve ending balance | 63 | 58
Rebates |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 188 | 195
Current period provision | 280 | 270
Payments and credits | (274) | (241)
Reserve ending balance | 194 | 224
Chargebacks |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 73 | 29
Current period provision | 268 | 211
Payments and credits | (279) | (151)
Reserve ending balance | 62 | 89
Distribution Fees |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 18 | 17
Current period provision | 11 | 11
Payments and credits | (4) | 0
Reserve ending balance | $ 25 | $ 28

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