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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of assets, including but not limited to property plant and equipment, intangible assets and equity in securities of subsidiaries or equity method investee.

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Amount awarded from other party in judgment or settlement of litigation.

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OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 20, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021
Schedule Of Other Income And Expenses [Line Items]
Milestone achievement, included in net (loss) gain on sale of assets		$ (21)	$ 0	$ 2	$ 1
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations \| Amoun
Schedule Of Other Income And Expenses [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets		$ 26				$ 210
Milestone Payment Related To Certain Product
Schedule Of Other Income And Expenses [Line Items]
Milestone achievement, included in net (loss) gain on sale of assets				$ 25
Insurance Coverage Lawsuit \| Settled Litigation
Schedule Of Other Income And Expenses [Line Items]
Aggregate amount to be received	$ 213