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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Revenue Recognition, Variable Consideration Provisions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | $ 805 | $ 518
Current period provision | 3,313 | 2,718
Payments and credits | (3,242) | (2,431)
Balance, end of year | 876 | 805
Discounts and Allowances |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 120 | 141
Current period provision | 476 | 420
Payments and credits | (476) | (441)
Balance, end of year | 120 | 120
Returns |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 88 | 66
Current period provision | 79 | 98
Payments and credits | (88) | (76)
Balance, end of year | 79 | 88
Rebates |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 497 | 226
Current period provision | 2,049 | 1,487
Payments and credits | (1,964) | (1,216)
Balance, end of year | 582 | 497
Chargebacks |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 74 | 67
Current period provision | 611 | 631
Payments and credits | (625) | (624)
Balance, end of year | 60 | 74
Distribution Fees |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 26 | 18
Current period provision | 98 | 82
Payments and credits | (89) | (74)
Balance, end of year | $ 35 | $ 26

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