RECEIVABLES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Trade receivables	$ 1,779	$ 1,812
Less allowances	(89)	(104)
Net trade receivables	1,690	1,708
Alliance partner receivables	1,122	857
Prepaid and refundable income taxes	262	319
Miscellaneous receivables	286	199
Receivables	3,360	3,083
Receivables sold on a nonrecourse basis	1,031	956	1,077
The number of the largest pharmaceutical wholesalers in the U.S.	3
Percentage of aggregate total trade receivables due from three pharmaceutical wholesalers	40.00%	37.00%
Allowance for Trade Receivables [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	104	147	107
Provision	720	832	1,094
Utilization	(731)	(875)	(1,054)
Assets held-for-sale	(4)
Balance at end of year	$ 89	$ 104	$ 147