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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Variable Consideration Provisions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | $ 1,910 | $ 1,863
Current period provisions | 1,371 | 1,256
Payments and credits | (1,453) | (1,227)
Reserve ending balance | 1,828 | 1,892
Discounts and Allowances |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 188 | 222
Current period provisions | 139 | 134
Payments and credits | (148) | (162)
Reserve ending balance | 179 | 194
Returns |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 427 | 482
Current period provisions | 42 | 19
Payments and credits | (40) | (54)
Reserve ending balance | 429 | 447
Rebates |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 1,023 | 944
Current period provisions | 664 | 581
Payments and credits | (729) | (599)
Reserve ending balance | 958 | 926
Chargebacks |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 196 | 170
Current period provisions | 465 | 471
Payments and credits | (487) | (359)
Reserve ending balance | 174 | 282
Distribution Fees |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 76 | 45
Current period provisions | 61 | 51
Payments and credits | (49) | (53)
Reserve ending balance | $ 88 | $ 43

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