Contingencies and commitments (EPOGEN Patent Litigation) (Details) $ in Millions |
Sep. 22, 2017
USD ($)
|
Jan. 23, 2017
claim
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|---|---|---|
| Hospira EPOGEN Patent Litigation | ||
| Gain Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
| Aount awarded from other party | $ | $ 70 | |
| Epoetin Alfa Litigation | ||
| Gain Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
| Number of patents allegedly infringed | claim | 2 | |
| Length of trial | 5 days |