Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Net earnings	$ 178,616	$ 139,172	$ 286,160	$ 268,642
Other comprehensive loss, before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(221,567)	(218,222)	(362,002)	(116,784)
Change in unrecognized loss and prior service cost related to defined benefit plans	4,180	(9)	4,457	(19)
Net unrecognized gain (loss) on derivatives	122,693	(34,806)	148,491	(12,160)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities	(684)	88	(976)	(80)
Other comprehensive loss, before tax	(95,378)	(252,949)	(210,030)	(129,043)
Income tax related to items of other comprehensive loss	50,936	(11,198)	58,188	(4,008)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(146,314)	(241,751)	(268,218)	(125,035)
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	32,302	(102,579)	17,942	143,607
Comprehensive earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(927)	(622)	(1,589)	(1,013)
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Mylan Inc. common shareholders	$ 31,375	$ (103,201)	$ 16,353	$ 142,594