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Goodwill and intangible assets (Details 3) - Operating segments [member]	Dec. 31, 2020
Innovative Medicines
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Discount Rate (post-tax)	6.50%
Sandoz
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Terminal Growth Rate	1.50%
Discount Rate (post-tax)	6.50%

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