Earnings Per Common Share Attributable To Mylan Inc. (Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Attributable To Mylan Inc.) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net earnings attributable to Mylan Inc. common shareholders	$ 138,550	$ 146,446	$ 267,629	$ 250,621
Weighted average common shares outstanding	420,281	433,236	423,766	435,192
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Mylan Inc. common shareholders	$ 0.33	$ 0.34	$ 0.63	$ 0.58
Stock-based awards and warrants	4,113	12,155	4,614	11,740
Total dilutive shares outstanding	424,394	445,391	428,380	446,932
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Mylan Inc. common shareholders	$ 0.33	$ 0.33	$ 0.62	$ 0.56