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Acquisitions (Tables)

6 Months Ended

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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