CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net product sales	$ 12,304	$ 13,654	$ 17,622
Alliance and other revenues	4,081	3,967	3,622
Total Revenues	16,385	17,621	21,244
Cost of products sold	4,619	4,610	5,598
Marketing, sellings and administrative	4,084	4,220	4,203
Advertising and product promotion	855	797	957
Research and development	3,731	3,904	3,839
Impairment charge for BMS-986094 intangible asset		1,830
Other (income)/expense	205	(80)	(334)
Total Expenses	13,494	15,281	14,263
Earnings Before Income Taxes	2,891	2,340	6,981
Provision for/(Benefit from) Income Taxes	311	(161)	1,721
Net Earnings	2,580	2,501	5,260
Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	17	541	1,551
Net Earnings Attributable to BMS	$ 2,563	$ 1,960	$ 3,709
Earnings per Common Share
Basic Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to BMS	$ 1.56	$ 1.17	$ 2.18
Diluted Earnings per Common Share Attributable to BMS	$ 1.54	$ 1.16	$ 2.16
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 1.41	$ 1.37	$ 1.33