INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate	43.40%	26.00%	13.70%	25.20%
U.S statutory income tax rate			35.00%
Impairment charge for BMS-986094 intangible asset	$ 1,830		$ 1,830
Impact of impairment charge on the effective tax rate, in percentage points				11
Tax benefits from contingent tax matters primarily related to the settlement and remeasurement of uncertain tax positions			30	75
Tax benefit/charge from finalizing U.S. tax return				54
Minimum estimated decrease in total amount of unrecognized tax benefits	20		20
Maximum estimated decrease in total amount of unrecognized tax benefits	$ 50		$ 50