10-K Filing

ABBVIE INC. CIK: 1551152 FY 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-K
Accession Number	`0001551152-25-000020`
Period End Date	20241231
Filing Date	20250214
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	FY
XBRL Instance	abbv-20241231_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 134 Income Statement 128 Cash Flow Statement 254 Stockholders Equity 54 Comprehensive Income 78

Balance Sheet 134 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	4.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	4.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	4.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	4.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$12.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$12.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.82B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.82B	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$5.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$5.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.83B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.83B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock held in treasury, at cost (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	66.34M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock held in treasury, at cost (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	66.34M	shares	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$2.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$2.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$31.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$31.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock held in treasury, at cost (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	57.11M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock held in treasury, at cost (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	57.11M	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$11.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$11.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$10.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$10.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$4.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$4.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$4.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$4.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$4.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$4.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$4.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$4.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$33.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$33.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$25.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$25.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$279.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$279.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$304.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$304.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$5.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$5.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$4.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$4.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$55.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$55.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$60.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$60.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$32.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$32.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$32.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$32.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$34.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$34.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$8.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$8.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$9.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$9.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$134.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$134.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$135.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$135.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$7.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$7.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$6.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$6.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$30.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$30.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$31.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$31.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$37.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$37.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$38.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$38.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$60.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$60.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$52.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$52.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$32.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$32.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$30.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$30.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,831,594,494 shares issued as of December 31, 2024 and 1,823,046,087 as of December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$18.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,831,594,494 shares issued as of December 31, 2024 and 1,823,046,087 as of December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$18.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,831,594,494 shares issued as of December 31, 2024 and 1,823,046,087 as of December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$18.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,831,594,494 shares issued as of December 31, 2024 and 1,823,046,087 as of December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$18.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 66,337,508 shares as of December 31, 2024 and 57,105,354 as of December 31, 2023	`TreasuryStockValue`	$8.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 66,337,508 shares as of December 31, 2024 and 57,105,354 as of December 31, 2023	`TreasuryStockValue`	$8.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 66,337,508 shares as of December 31, 2024 and 57,105,354 as of December 31, 2023	`TreasuryStockValue`	$6.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 66,337,508 shares as of December 31, 2024 and 57,105,354 as of December 31, 2023	`TreasuryStockValue`	$6.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$21.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$21.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-1.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-1.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$10.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$10.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$39.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$39.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$37.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$37.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$17.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$17.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$134.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$134.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$135.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$135.16B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 128 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net revenues	`Revenues`	$15.10B	USD	1 Quarter
Net revenues	`Revenues`	$15.10B	USD	1 Quarter
Net revenues	`Revenues`	$56.33B	USD	Annual
Net revenues	`Revenues`	$56.33B	USD	Annual
Net revenues	`Revenues`	$58.05B	USD	Annual
Net revenues	`Revenues`	$58.05B	USD	Annual
Net revenues	`Revenues`	$54.32B	USD	Annual
Net revenues	`Revenues`	$54.32B	USD	Annual
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$20.41B	USD	Annual
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$20.41B	USD	Annual
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$17.41B	USD	Annual
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$17.41B	USD	Annual
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$16.90B	USD	Annual
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$16.90B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$15.26B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$15.26B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$14.75B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$14.75B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$12.87B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$12.87B	USD	Annual
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$7.67B	USD	Annual
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$7.67B	USD	Annual
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$12.79B	USD	Annual
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$12.79B	USD	Annual
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$6.51B	USD	Annual
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$6.51B	USD	Annual
Acquired IPR&D and milestones	`ResearchAndDevelopmentAssetAcquiredOtherThanThroughBusinessCombinationWrittenOff`	$2.76B	USD	Annual
Acquired IPR&D and milestones	`ResearchAndDevelopmentAssetAcquiredOtherThanThroughBusinessCombinationWrittenOff`	$2.76B	USD	Annual
Acquired IPR&D and milestones	`ResearchAndDevelopmentAssetAcquiredOtherThanThroughBusinessCombinationWrittenOff`	$697.00M	USD	Annual
Acquired IPR&D and milestones	`ResearchAndDevelopmentAssetAcquiredOtherThanThroughBusinessCombinationWrittenOff`	$697.00M	USD	Annual
Acquired IPR&D and milestones	`ResearchAndDevelopmentAssetAcquiredOtherThanThroughBusinessCombinationWrittenOff`	$778.00M	USD	Annual
Acquired IPR&D and milestones	`ResearchAndDevelopmentAssetAcquiredOtherThanThroughBusinessCombinationWrittenOff`	$778.00M	USD	Annual
Other operating expense (income), net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$7.00M	USD	Annual
Other operating expense (income), net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$7.00M	USD	Annual
Other operating expense (income), net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-56.00M	USD	Annual
Other operating expense (income), net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-56.00M	USD	Annual
Other operating expense (income), net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$179.00M	USD	Annual
Other operating expense (income), net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$179.00M	USD	Annual
Total operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$39.94B	USD	Annual
Total operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$39.94B	USD	Annual
Total operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$41.56B	USD	Annual
Total operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$41.56B	USD	Annual
Total operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$47.20B	USD	Annual
Total operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$47.20B	USD	Annual
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$18.12B	USD	Annual
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$18.12B	USD	Annual
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$9.14B	USD	Annual
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$9.14B	USD	Annual
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$12.76B	USD	Annual
Operating earnings	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$12.76B	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-2.16B	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-2.16B	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-1.68B	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-1.68B	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-2.04B	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-2.04B	USD	Annual
Net foreign exchange loss	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-148.00M	USD	Annual
Net foreign exchange loss	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-148.00M	USD	Annual
Net foreign exchange loss	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-146.00M	USD	Annual
Net foreign exchange loss	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-146.00M	USD	Annual
Net foreign exchange loss	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-21.00M	USD	Annual
Net foreign exchange loss	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-21.00M	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-4.68B	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-4.68B	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-3.24B	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-3.24B	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-2.45B	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-2.45B	USD	Annual
Earnings before income tax expense	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.25B	USD	Annual
Earnings before income tax expense	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.25B	USD	Annual
Earnings before income tax expense	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.48B	USD	Annual
Earnings before income tax expense	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.48B	USD	Annual
Earnings before income tax expense	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.72B	USD	Annual
Earnings before income tax expense	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.72B	USD	Annual
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.38B	USD	Annual
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.38B	USD	Annual
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-570.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-570.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.63B	USD	Annual
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.63B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$4.29B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$4.29B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$11.85B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$11.85B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$4.87B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$4.87B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.00M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.00M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.00M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.00M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.00M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.00M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.28B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.28B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.86B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.86B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$11.84B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$11.84B	USD	Annual
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.65	USD	Annual
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.65	USD	Annual
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.73	USD	Annual
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.73	USD	Annual
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.02	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.02	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.40	USD	Annual
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.40	USD	Annual
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.02	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.02	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.39	USD	Annual
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.39	USD	Annual
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.72	USD	Annual
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.72	USD	Annual
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$6.63	USD	Annual
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$6.63	USD	Annual
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.77B	shares	Annual
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.77B	shares	Annual
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.77B	shares	Annual
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.77B	shares	Annual
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.77B	shares	Annual
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.77B	shares	Annual
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.77B	shares	Annual
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.77B	shares	Annual
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.78B	shares	Annual
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.78B	shares	Annual
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.77B	shares	Annual
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.77B	shares	Annual

Cash Flow Statement 254 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$4.29B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$4.29B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$11.85B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$11.85B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$4.87B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$4.87B	USD	Annual
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$778.00M	USD	Annual
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$778.00M	USD	Annual
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$752.00M	USD	Annual
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$752.00M	USD	Annual
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$764.00M	USD	Annual
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$764.00M	USD	Annual
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$7.62B	USD	Annual
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$7.62B	USD	Annual
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$7.69B	USD	Annual
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$7.69B	USD	Annual
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$7.95B	USD	Annual
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$7.95B	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.93B	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.93B	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-2.89B	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-2.89B	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.45B	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.45B	USD	Annual
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$3.77B	USD	Annual
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$3.77B	USD	Annual
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$5.13B	USD	Annual
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$5.13B	USD	Annual
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$2.76B	USD	Annual
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$2.76B	USD	Annual
Payments of contingent consideration liabilities	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityOperatingActivities`	$2.00B	USD	Annual
Payments of contingent consideration liabilities	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityOperatingActivities`	$2.00B	USD	Annual
Payments of contingent consideration liabilities	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityOperatingActivities`	$870.00M	USD	Annual
Payments of contingent consideration liabilities	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityOperatingActivities`	$870.00M	USD	Annual
Payments of contingent consideration liabilities	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityOperatingActivities`	$164.00M	USD	Annual
Payments of contingent consideration liabilities	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityOperatingActivities`	$164.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$747.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$747.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$671.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$671.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$911.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$911.00M	USD	Annual
Acquired IPR&D and milestones	`UpfrontCostsRelatedToCollaborations`	$2.76B	USD	Annual
Acquired IPR&D and milestones	`UpfrontCostsRelatedToCollaborations`	$2.76B	USD	Annual
Acquired IPR&D and milestones	`UpfrontCostsRelatedToCollaborations`	$778.00M	USD	Annual
Acquired IPR&D and milestones	`UpfrontCostsRelatedToCollaborations`	$778.00M	USD	Annual
Acquired IPR&D and milestones	`UpfrontCostsRelatedToCollaborations`	$697.00M	USD	Annual
Acquired IPR&D and milestones	`UpfrontCostsRelatedToCollaborations`	$697.00M	USD	Annual
Gain on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	$172.00M	USD	Annual
Gain on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	$172.00M	USD	Annual
Gain on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on divestitures	`GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets`	-	USD	Annual
Non-cash litigation reserve adjustments, net of cash payments	`NonCashLitigationReserveAdjustmentsNetOfCashPayments`	$508.00M	USD	Annual
Non-cash litigation reserve adjustments, net of cash payments	`NonCashLitigationReserveAdjustmentsNetOfCashPayments`	$508.00M	USD	Annual
Non-cash litigation reserve adjustments, net of cash payments	`NonCashLitigationReserveAdjustmentsNetOfCashPayments`	$2.24B	USD	Annual
Non-cash litigation reserve adjustments, net of cash payments	`NonCashLitigationReserveAdjustmentsNetOfCashPayments`	$2.24B	USD	Annual
Non-cash litigation reserve adjustments, net of cash payments	`NonCashLitigationReserveAdjustmentsNetOfCashPayments`	$-443.00M	USD	Annual
Non-cash litigation reserve adjustments, net of cash payments	`NonCashLitigationReserveAdjustmentsNetOfCashPayments`	$-443.00M	USD	Annual
Impairment of intangible assets	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$4.23B	USD	Annual
Impairment of intangible assets	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$4.23B	USD	Annual
Impairment of intangible assets	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$4.48B	USD	Annual
Impairment of intangible assets	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$4.48B	USD	Annual
Impairment of intangible assets	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$770.00M	USD	Annual
Impairment of intangible assets	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$770.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$63.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$63.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$225.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$225.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$150.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$150.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-207.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-207.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-66.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-66.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$1.46B	USD	Annual
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$1.46B	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$417.00M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$417.00M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$686.00M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$686.00M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$319.00M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$319.00M	USD	Annual
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$188.00M	USD	Annual
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$188.00M	USD	Annual
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-361.00M	USD	Annual
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-361.00M	USD	Annual
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$264.00M	USD	Annual
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$264.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$3.84B	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$3.84B	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$1.77B	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$1.77B	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$177.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$177.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesPayableNetOfIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$-3.21B	USD	Annual
Income tax assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesPayableNetOfIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$-3.21B	USD	Annual
Income tax assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesPayableNetOfIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$-488.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesPayableNetOfIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$-488.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesPayableNetOfIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$542.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesPayableNetOfIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$542.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$22.84B	USD	Annual
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$22.84B	USD	Annual
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$18.81B	USD	Annual
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$18.81B	USD	Annual
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$24.94B	USD	Annual
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$24.94B	USD	Annual
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$255.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$255.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$17.49B	USD	Annual
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$17.49B	USD	Annual
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	-	USD	Annual
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	-	USD	Annual
Other acquisitions and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments`	$539.00M	USD	Annual
Other acquisitions and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments`	$539.00M	USD	Annual
Other acquisitions and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments`	$1.22B	USD	Annual
Other acquisitions and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments`	$1.22B	USD	Annual
Other acquisitions and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments`	$3.02B	USD	Annual
Other acquisitions and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments`	$3.02B	USD	Annual
Acquisitions of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$974.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$974.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$695.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$695.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$777.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$777.00M	USD	Annual
Purchases of investment securities	`PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities`	$77.00M	USD	Annual
Purchases of investment securities	`PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities`	$77.00M	USD	Annual
Purchases of investment securities	`PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities`	$1.44B	USD	Annual
Purchases of investment securities	`PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities`	$1.44B	USD	Annual
Purchases of investment securities	`PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities`	$73.00M	USD	Annual
Purchases of investment securities	`PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities`	$73.00M	USD	Annual
Sales and maturities of investment securities	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$555.00M	USD	Annual
Sales and maturities of investment securities	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$555.00M	USD	Annual
Sales and maturities of investment securities	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$55.00M	USD	Annual
Sales and maturities of investment securities	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$55.00M	USD	Annual
Sales and maturities of investment securities	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$1.53B	USD	Annual
Sales and maturities of investment securities	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$1.53B	USD	Annual
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-13.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-13.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-774.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-774.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-189.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-189.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flows from investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-623.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flows from investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-623.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flows from investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.01B	USD	Annual
Cash flows from investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.01B	USD	Annual
Cash flows from investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-20.82B	USD	Annual
Cash flows from investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-20.82B	USD	Annual
Proceeds from Short-Term Debt	`ProceedsFromShortTermDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from Short-Term Debt	`ProceedsFromShortTermDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from Short-Term Debt	`ProceedsFromShortTermDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from Short-Term Debt	`ProceedsFromShortTermDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from Short-Term Debt	`ProceedsFromShortTermDebt`	$5.01B	USD	Annual
Proceeds from Short-Term Debt	`ProceedsFromShortTermDebt`	$5.01B	USD	Annual
Repayments of Other Short-Term Debt	`RepaymentsOfOtherShortTermDebt`	$5.01B	USD	Annual
Repayments of Other Short-Term Debt	`RepaymentsOfOtherShortTermDebt`	$5.01B	USD	Annual
Repayments of Other Short-Term Debt	`RepaymentsOfOtherShortTermDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Repayments of Other Short-Term Debt	`RepaymentsOfOtherShortTermDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Repayments of Other Short-Term Debt	`RepaymentsOfOtherShortTermDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Repayments of Other Short-Term Debt	`RepaymentsOfOtherShortTermDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$2.00B	USD	Annual
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$2.00B	USD	Annual
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$16.96B	USD	Annual
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$16.96B	USD	Annual
Repayments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$4.15B	USD	Annual
Repayments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$4.15B	USD	Annual
Repayments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$9.61B	USD	Annual
Repayments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$9.61B	USD	Annual
Repayments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$14.43B	USD	Annual
Repayments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$14.43B	USD	Annual
Debt issuance costs	`PaymentOfFinancingAndStockIssuanceCosts`	-	USD	Annual
Debt issuance costs	`PaymentOfFinancingAndStockIssuanceCosts`	-	USD	Annual
Debt issuance costs	`PaymentOfFinancingAndStockIssuanceCosts`	$38.00M	USD	Annual
Debt issuance costs	`PaymentOfFinancingAndStockIssuanceCosts`	$38.00M	USD	Annual
Debt issuance costs	`PaymentOfFinancingAndStockIssuanceCosts`	$99.00M	USD	Annual
Debt issuance costs	`PaymentOfFinancingAndStockIssuanceCosts`	$99.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$10.54B	USD	Annual
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$10.54B	USD	Annual
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$11.03B	USD	Annual
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$11.03B	USD	Annual
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$10.04B	USD	Annual
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$10.04B	USD	Annual
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.49B	USD	Annual
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.49B	USD	Annual
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.71B	USD	Annual
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.71B	USD	Annual
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.97B	USD	Annual
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.97B	USD	Annual
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$214.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$214.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$262.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$262.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$180.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$180.00M	USD	Annual
Payments of contingent consideration liabilities	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	-	USD	Annual
Payments of contingent consideration liabilities	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	-	USD	Annual
Payments of contingent consideration liabilities	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$752.00M	USD	Annual
Payments of contingent consideration liabilities	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$752.00M	USD	Annual
Payments of contingent consideration liabilities	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$1.13B	USD	Annual
Payments of contingent consideration liabilities	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$1.13B	USD	Annual
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$48.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$48.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$57.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$57.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$30.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$30.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flows from financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-24.80B	USD	Annual
Cash flows from financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-24.80B	USD	Annual
Cash flows from financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-5.21B	USD	Annual
Cash flows from financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-5.21B	USD	Annual
Cash flows from financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-17.22B	USD	Annual
Cash flows from financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-17.22B	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-65.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-65.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-62.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-62.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Net change in cash and equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-7.29B	USD	Annual
Net change in cash and equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-7.29B	USD	Annual
Net change in cash and equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-545.00M	USD	Annual
Net change in cash and equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-545.00M	USD	Annual
Net change in cash and equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$3.61B	USD	Annual
Net change in cash and equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$3.61B	USD	Annual
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$9.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$9.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$9.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$9.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$12.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$12.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$9.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$9.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$9.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$9.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$12.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and equivalents, end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$12.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Interest paid, net of portion capitalized	`InterestPaidNet`	$2.55B	USD	Annual
Interest paid, net of portion capitalized	`InterestPaidNet`	$2.55B	USD	Annual
Interest paid, net of portion capitalized	`InterestPaidNet`	$2.81B	USD	Annual
Interest paid, net of portion capitalized	`InterestPaidNet`	$2.81B	USD	Annual
Interest paid, net of portion capitalized	`InterestPaidNet`	$2.47B	USD	Annual
Interest paid, net of portion capitalized	`InterestPaidNet`	$2.47B	USD	Annual
Income taxes paid	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$2.99B	USD	Annual
Income taxes paid	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$2.99B	USD	Annual
Income taxes paid	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$4.70B	USD	Annual
Income taxes paid	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$4.70B	USD	Annual
Income taxes paid	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$4.06B	USD	Annual
Income taxes paid	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$4.06B	USD	Annual

Stockholders Equity 54 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$17.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$17.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.28B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.28B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.86B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.86B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$11.84B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$11.84B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$700.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$700.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$380.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$380.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-106.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-106.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$10.18B	USD	Annual
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$10.18B	USD	Annual
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$10.65B	USD	Annual
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$10.65B	USD	Annual
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$11.18B	USD	Annual
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$11.18B	USD	Annual
Purchases of treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$1.49B	USD	Annual
Purchases of treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$1.49B	USD	Annual
Purchases of treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$1.70B	USD	Annual
Purchases of treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$1.70B	USD	Annual
Purchases of treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$1.98B	USD	Annual
Purchases of treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$1.98B	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation plans and other	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$1.19B	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation plans and other	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$1.19B	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation plans and other	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$976.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation plans and other	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$976.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation plans and other	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$974.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation plans and other	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$974.00M	USD	Annual
Change in noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$2.00M	USD	Annual
Change in noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$2.00M	USD	Annual
Change in noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Change in noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Change in noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$4.00M	USD	Annual
Change in noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$4.00M	USD	Annual
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$17.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$17.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.44B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 78 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$4.29B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$4.29B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-10.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-10.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-39.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-39.00M	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$11.85B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$11.85B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$4.87B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$4.87B	USD	Annual
Net investment hedging activities, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeTax`	$-109.00M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedging activities, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeTax`	$-109.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(39) in 2024, $15 in 2023 and $(10) in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-943.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(39) in 2024, $15 in 2023 and $(10) in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-943.00M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedging activities, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeTax`	$152.00M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedging activities, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeTax`	$152.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(39) in 2024, $15 in 2023 and $(10) in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-1.01B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(39) in 2024, $15 in 2023 and $(10) in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-1.01B	USD	Annual
Net investment hedging activities, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeTax`	$133.00M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedging activities, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeTax`	$133.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(39) in 2024, $15 in 2023 and $(10) in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$407.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(39) in 2024, $15 in 2023 and $(10) in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$407.00M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $133 in 2024, $(109) in 2023 and $152 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationandTax`	$-399.00M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $133 in 2024, $(109) in 2023 and $152 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationandTax`	$-399.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and post-employment benefits, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$6.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and post-employment benefits, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$6.00M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $133 in 2024, $(109) in 2023 and $152 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationandTax`	$484.00M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $133 in 2024, $(109) in 2023 and $152 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationandTax`	$484.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and post-employment benefits, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$-206.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and post-employment benefits, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$-206.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and post-employment benefits, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$-272.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and post-employment benefits, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$-272.00M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $133 in 2024, $(109) in 2023 and $152 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationandTax`	$555.00M	USD	Annual
Net investment hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $133 in 2024, $(109) in 2023 and $152 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationandTax`	$555.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and post-employment benefits, net of tax expense (benefit) of $206 in 2024, $(6) in 2023 and $272 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-1.09B	USD	Annual
Pension and post-employment benefits, net of tax expense (benefit) of $206 in 2024, $(6) in 2023 and $272 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-1.09B	USD	Annual
Cash flow hedging activities, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flow hedging activities, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and post-employment benefits, net of tax expense (benefit) of $206 in 2024, $(6) in 2023 and $272 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-824.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and post-employment benefits, net of tax expense (benefit) of $206 in 2024, $(6) in 2023 and $272 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-824.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and post-employment benefits, net of tax expense (benefit) of $206 in 2024, $(6) in 2023 and $272 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$30.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and post-employment benefits, net of tax expense (benefit) of $206 in 2024, $(6) in 2023 and $272 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$30.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flow hedging activities, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$-19.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flow hedging activities, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$-19.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flow hedging activities, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$16.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flow hedging activities, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax`	$16.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flow hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $16 in 2024, $(19) in 2023 and $5 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-84.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flow hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $16 in 2024, $(19) in 2023 and $5 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-84.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flow hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $16 in 2024, $(19) in 2023 and $5 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$80.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flow hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $16 in 2024, $(19) in 2023 and $5 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$80.00M	USD	Annual
Cash flow hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $16 in 2024, $(19) in 2023 and $5 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	-	USD	Annual
Cash flow hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $16 in 2024, $(19) in 2023 and $5 in 2022	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	-	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$700.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$700.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$380.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$380.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-106.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-106.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.54B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.54B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.77B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.77B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.67B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.67B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$12.54B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$12.54B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$4.76B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$4.76B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$4.66B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to AbbVie Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$4.66B	USD	Annual

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.