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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Variable Consideration Provisions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | $ 1,939 | $ 1,910
Current period provisions | 1,694 | 1,371
Payments and credits | (1,589) | (1,453)
Reserve ending balance | 2,044 | 1,828
Discounts and Allowances |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 191 | 188
Current period provisions | 155 | 139
Payments and credits | (175) | (148)
Reserve ending balance | 171 | 179
Returns |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 380 | 427
Current period provisions | 42 | 42
Payments and credits | (45) | (40)
Reserve ending balance | 377 | 429
Rebates |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 1,108 | 1,023
Current period provisions | 902 | 664
Payments and credits | (806) | (729)
Reserve ending balance | 1,204 | 958
Chargebacks |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 216 | 196
Current period provisions | 523 | 465
Payments and credits | (541) | (487)
Reserve ending balance | 198 | 174
Distribution Fees |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |
Reserve beginning balance | 44 | 76
Current period provisions | 72 | 61
Payments and credits | (22) | (49)
Reserve ending balance | $ 94 | $ 88

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