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Subsequent Events (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	May 23, 2017 EUR (€)	May 23, 2017 USD ($)	Apr. 06, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 27, 2017 USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2017 USD ($)	Apr. 01, 2017 USD ($)	Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Nov. 08, 2013 USD ($)
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Proceeds from sale of business and other assets					$ 7.7	$ 25.3	$ 0.0
Senior notes to be redeemed						5,383.2		$ 5,373.1	$ 2,300.0
2.30% unsecured senior notes November 8, 2018
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Senior notes to be redeemed						$ 600.0		$ 600.0
Interest rate, stated percentage						2.30%
Royalty Pharma
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business and other assets				$ 2,200.0
Subsequent Event \| 4.5% retail bonds
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
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Interest rate, stated percentage	4.50%	4.50%
Subsequent Event \| Strides Shasun Limited
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business and other assets			$ 22.2