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Goodwill and intangible assets (Details 3) - Operating segments [member] | Dec. 31, 2020
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Innovative Medicines |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] |
Terminal Growth Rate | 1.50%
Discount Rate (post-tax) | 6.50%
Sandoz |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] |
Terminal Growth Rate | 1.50%
Discount Rate (post-tax) | 6.50%

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