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LICENSING AGREEMENTS AND ACQUISITIONS - Intangible Assets Acquired (Details) - XIIDRA® And Certain Other Ophthalmology Assets Acquisition - Bausch + Lomb $ in Millions | Sep. 29, 2023 USD ($)
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Total Intangible assets, net | $ 1,595
Acquired in-process research and development intangible asset |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Acquired in-process research and development intangible asset | 5
Product brands |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Product brands | $ 1,590
Estimated Useful Life (In Years) | 8 years 9 months

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