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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Jun. 30, 2013
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Jun. 30, 2014
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Jun. 30, 2013
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Jun. 30, 2014
Net Actuarial Losses and Prior Service Costs and Credits
Jun. 30, 2013
Net Actuarial Losses and Prior Service Costs and Credits
Jun. 30, 2014
Net Actuarial Losses and Prior Service Costs and Credits
Jun. 30, 2013
Net Actuarial Losses and Prior Service Costs and Credits
Jun. 30, 2014
Cumulative Unrealized Gains on Marketable Equity Securities
Jun. 30, 2013
Cumulative Unrealized Gains on Marketable Equity Securities
Jun. 30, 2014
Cumulative Unrealized Gains on Marketable Equity Securities
Jun. 30, 2013
Cumulative Unrealized Gains on Marketable Equity Securities
Jun. 30, 2014
Cumulative Gains on Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
Jun. 30, 2013
Cumulative Gains on Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
Jun. 30, 2014
Cumulative Gains on Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
Jun. 30, 2013
Cumulative Gains on Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations, net of income taxes                                    
Balance at the beginning of the period $ (1,952) $ (2,012) $ (656) $ (777) $ (718) $ (79) $ (1,296) $ (2,186) $ (1,312) $ (3,596) $ 13 $ 32 $ 13 $ 31 $ 5 $ 38 $ 5 $ 50
Separation of AbbVie           (308)       1,451               8
Other comprehensive income (loss) before Reclassifications     (19) (360) 43 (750)       (69) 1 7 2 14   12 (1) (5)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income             12 28 28 56 (5) (5) (6) (11) (7) (15) (6) (18)
Net current period comprehensive income from continuing operations     (19) (360) 43 (750) 12 28 28 (13) (4) 2 (4) 3 (7) (3) (7) (23)
Balance at the end of the period $ (1,952) $ (2,012) $ (675) $ (1,137) $ (675) $ (1,137) $ (1,284) $ (2,158) $ (1,284) $ (2,158) $ 9 $ 34 $ 9 $ 34 $ (2) $ 35 $ (2) $ 35