Net (Loss) Income Per Share (Reconciliation Of The Numerator And Denominator Of Basic And Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
(Loss) income from continuing operations	$ (252,049)	$ 69,175	$ (667,192)	$ 132,577
Less: Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	35	0	(639)	0
(Loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Endo International plc ordinary shareholders	(252,084)	69,175	(666,553)	132,577
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Endo International plc ordinary shareholders, net of tax	0	(28,952)	(1,283)	(42,006)
Net (loss) income attributable to Endo International plc ordinary shareholders	$ (252,084)	$ 40,223	$ (667,836)	$ 90,571
For basic per share data—weighted average shares	153,309	114,327	144,604	112,691
Dilutive effect of ordinary share equivalents	0	2,301	0	2,168
Dilutive effect of 1.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and warrants	0	3,633	0	2,031
For diluted per share data—weighted average shares	153,309	120,261	144,604	116,890