Goodwill And Other Intangibles (Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	$ 8,058,634
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(759,280)
Goodwill, beginning balance	7,299,354
Measurement period adjustments	97,865
Effect of currency translation on gross balance	29,485
Effect of currency translation on accumulated impairment	(1,922)
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	8,185,984
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(761,202)
Goodwill, ending balance	7,424,782
U.S. Branded Pharmaceuticals
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	1,676,276
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(673,500)
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,002,776
Measurement period adjustments	0
Effect of currency translation on gross balance	0
Effect of currency translation on accumulated impairment	0
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	1,676,276
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(673,500)
Goodwill, ending balance	1,002,776
U.S. Generic Pharmaceuticals
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	5,789,934
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	0
Goodwill, beginning balance	5,789,934
Measurement period adjustments	97,430
Effect of currency translation on gross balance	0
Effect of currency translation on accumulated impairment	0
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	5,887,364
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	0
Goodwill, ending balance	5,887,364
International Pharmaceuticals
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	592,424
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(85,780)
Goodwill, beginning balance	506,644
Measurement period adjustments	435
Effect of currency translation on gross balance	29,485
Effect of currency translation on accumulated impairment	(1,922)
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	622,344
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(87,702)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 534,642