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Segmentation of key figures (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Number of Reportable Segments	2
Innovative Medicines
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Number of Business Units	2
Sandoz
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Number of Franchises	3

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