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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Variable Consideration Provisions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | $ 2,050 | $ 2,384
Acquisition of Synergy |  | 16
Current period provisions | 2,377 | 2,612
Payments and credits | (2,586) | (2,751)
Reserve ending balance | 1,841 | 2,261
Discounts and Allowances |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 182 | 175
Acquisition of Synergy |  | 0
Current period provisions | 293 | 406
Payments and credits | (316) | (408)
Reserve ending balance | 159 | 173
Returns |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 691 | 813
Acquisition of Synergy |  | 3
Current period provisions | 54 | 78
Payments and credits | (124) | (120)
Reserve ending balance | 621 | 774
Rebates |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 927 | 1,024
Acquisition of Synergy |  | 12
Current period provisions | 1,018 | 1,100
Payments and credits | (1,096) | (1,125)
Reserve ending balance | 849 | 1,011
Chargebacks |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 168 | 209
Acquisition of Synergy |  | 0
Current period provisions | 917 | 930
Payments and credits | (939) | (979)
Reserve ending balance | 146 | 160
Distribution Fees |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 82 | 163
Acquisition of Synergy |  | 1
Current period provisions | 95 | 98
Payments and credits | (111) | (119)
Reserve ending balance | $ 66 | $ 143

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