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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Variable Consideration Provisions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | $ 1,910 | $ 1,863
Current period provisions | 4,335 | 4,145
Payments and credits | (4,298) | (4,064)
Reserve ending balance | 1,947 | 1,944
Discounts and Allowances |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 188 | 222
Current period provisions | 457 | 427
Payments and credits | (462) | (452)
Reserve ending balance | 183 | 197
Returns |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 427 | 482
Current period provisions | 103 | 84
Payments and credits | (147) | (145)
Reserve ending balance | 383 | 421
Rebates |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 1,023 | 944
Current period provisions | 2,071 | 1,911
Payments and credits | (2,017) | (1,847)
Reserve ending balance | 1,077 | 1,008
Chargebacks |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 196 | 170
Current period provisions | 1,514 | 1,558
Payments and credits | (1,501) | (1,532)
Reserve ending balance | 209 | 196
Distribution Fees |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 76 | 45
Current period provisions | 190 | 165
Payments and credits | (171) | (88)
Reserve ending balance | $ 95 | $ 122

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