OTHER (INCOME)/EXPENSE (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Other Income Expense [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 50	$ 42
Investment income	(25)	(36)
Provision for restructuring	33	22
Litigation charges/(recoveries)		(172)
Equity in net income of affiliates	(36)	(57)
Out-licensed intangible asset impairment		38
Gain on sale of product lines, businesses, and assets	(1)
Other income received from alliance partners, net	(57)	(46)
Other	17	25
Other (income)/expense	$ (19)	$ (184)