Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net earnings	$ 159,423	$ 212,086	$ 445,583	$ 480,728
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	113,646	141,742	(248,356)	24,958
Change in unrecognized loss and prior service cost related to defined benefit plans	159	(10)	4,616	(29)
Net unrecognized (loss) gain on derivatives	(20,177)	51,749	128,314	39,589
Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	35	147	(941)	67
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), before tax	93,663	193,628	(116,367)	64,585
Income tax related to items of other comprehensive (loss) earnings	(10,106)	16,567	48,082	12,559
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	103,769	177,061	(164,449)	52,026
Comprehensive earnings	263,192	389,147	281,134	532,754
Comprehensive earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(515)	(829)	(2,104)	(1,842)
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Mylan Inc. common shareholders	$ 262,677	$ 388,318	$ 279,030	$ 530,912