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RELATED PARTIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 11, 2026
May 10, 2022
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Common shares, outstanding (in shares)     354,209,319 352,402,374  
Accounts payable, related party     $ 388 $ 389  
Trade receivables, net, related party     1,221 1,026  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, related party     383 410  
Other non-current assets, related party     310 294  
Charges incurred, separation agreement with BHC     2,234 2,082 $ 1,736
BHC          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Accounts payable, related party     14 5  
Trade receivables, net, related party     8 25  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, related party     1 6  
Other non-current assets, related party     7 19  
Charges incurred, separation agreement with BHC     $ 8 $ 7  
BHC | Minimum          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Related party transaction, term   6 months      
BHC | Maximum          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Related party transaction, term   12 months      
Bausch + Lomb | Subsequent Event | BHC          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Common shares, outstanding (in shares) 310,449,643        
Percentage of shares held 88.00%