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Goodwill and intangible assets (Details 2) - Operating segments [member]	Dec. 31, 2022
Innovative Medicines
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Terminal Growth Rate	1.50%
Discount Rate (post-tax)	8.00%
Sandoz
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Terminal Growth Rate	1.00%
Discount Rate (post-tax)	8.00%

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