v2.4.0.8
Segment Information (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information        
Net Sales to External Customers $ 5,551 $ 5,446 $ 10,795 $ 10,824
Operating Earnings 737 601 1,160 1,155
Other
       
Segment Reporting Information        
Net Sales to External Customers 650 638 1,257 1,255
Total Reportable Segments
       
Segment Reporting Information        
Net Sales to External Customers 4,901 4,808 9,538 9,569
Operating Earnings 1,129 1,034 2,085 2,109
Total Reportable Segments | Established Pharmaceutical Products
       
Segment Reporting Information        
Net Sales to External Customers 1,216 1,218 2,367 2,450
Operating Earnings 245 258 475 543
Total Reportable Segments | Nutritional Products
       
Segment Reporting Information        
Net Sales to External Customers 1,731 1,704 3,362 3,404
Operating Earnings 302 313 585 655
Total Reportable Segments | Diagnostic Products
       
Segment Reporting Information        
Net Sales to External Customers 1,189 1,135 2,306 2,223
Operating Earnings 279 242 501 503
Total Reportable Segments | Vascular Products
       
Segment Reporting Information        
Net Sales to External Customers 765 751 1,503 1,492
Operating Earnings $ 303 $ 221 $ 524 $ 408