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Acquisitions (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022
Asset Acquisitions [Abstract] |
Summary of purchase price allocation | The below table summarizes the purchase price allocation for asset acquisitions in the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, including initial direct costs:
| Six months ended June 30
($ millions) | 2022 | 2021
Currently marketed products | 385 |  | — |
Acquired in-process research & development | 10 |  | — |
Other intangible assets (including software) | 12 |  | — |
Deferred tax assets | 57 |  | — |
Trade receivables | 10 |  | — |
Inventory | 16 |  | — |
Cash and cash equivalents | 4 |  | — |
Other assets | 6 |  | — |
Trade payables and other liabilities | (11) |  | — |
Net identifiable assets acquired | 489 |  | — |
Acquired liquidity | (4) |  | — |
Net assets recognized as a result of asset acquisitions | 485 |  | — |

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