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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, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | $ 1,863 | $ 1,813
Current period provision | 5,571 | 5,428
Payments and credits | (5,524) | (5,378)
Balance, end of year | 1,910 | 1,863
Discounts and Allowances |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 222 | 190
Current period provision | 571 | 625
Payments and credits | (605) | (593)
Balance, end of year | 188 | 222
Returns |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 482 | 575
Current period provision | 131 | 131
Payments and credits | (186) | (224)
Balance, end of year | 427 | 482
Rebates |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 944 | 779
Current period provision | 2,587 | 2,462
Payments and credits | (2,508) | (2,297)
Balance, end of year | 1,023 | 944
Chargebacks |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 170 | 184
Current period provision | 2,064 | 1,999
Payments and credits | (2,038) | (2,013)
Balance, end of year | 196 | 170
Distribution Fees |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 45 | 85
Current period provision | 218 | 211
Payments and credits | (187) | (251)
Balance, end of year | $ 76 | $ 45

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