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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net earnings attributable to Mylan Inc. common shareholders	$ 158,908	$ 211,257	$ 443,479	$ 478,886
Weighted average common shares outstanding	382,134	406,469	385,497	418,000
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Mylan Inc. common shareholders	$ 0.42	$ 0.52	$ 1.15	$ 1.15
Weighted average number diluted shares outstanding adjustment, stock-based awards and warrants	13,414	5,093	8,375	4,775
Total dilutive shares outstanding	395,548	411,562	393,872	422,775
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Mylan Inc. common shareholders	$ 0.40	$ 0.51	$ 1.13	$ 1.13