Goodwill And Other Intangibles (Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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	93,634
Effect of currency translation on gross balance	19,732
Effect of currency translation on accumulated impairment	(1,100)
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	8,172,000
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(760,380)
Goodwill, ending balance	7,411,620
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	16,518
Effect of currency translation on gross balance	0
Effect of currency translation on accumulated impairment	0
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	1,692,794
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(673,500)
Goodwill, ending balance	1,019,294
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	75,750
Effect of currency translation on gross balance	0
Effect of currency translation on accumulated impairment	0
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	5,865,684
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	0
Goodwill, ending balance	5,865,684
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	1,366
Effect of currency translation on gross balance	19,732
Effect of currency translation on accumulated impairment	(1,100)
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	613,522
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(86,880)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 526,642