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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - Antitrust (Details) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 26, 2021 USD ($) | Jul. 30, 2020 case
Glumetza Antitrust Litigation |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of putative antitrust class actions filed |  | 8
Glumetza Antitrust Litigation | Pending Litigation |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Settlement, agreed to pay | $ | $ 300 |
Glumetza Antitrust Litigation | Plaintiffs, Direct Purchasers |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of putative antitrust class actions filed |  | 3
Glumetza Antitrust Litigation, Non-Class Complaints |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of putative antitrust class actions filed |  | 4
Glumetza Antitrust Litigation, Non-Class Complaints | Plaintiffs, Direct Purchasers |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of putative antitrust class actions filed |  | 3

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