Contingencies (Pricing and Medicaid Litigation) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Other current liabilities	$ 1,257.7	$ 1,396.6
Pricing and Medicaid Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual		56.0
Loss contingency accrual, payments	54.3
Pricing and Medicaid Litigation | Mylan Specialty | Indemnification agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Other current liabilities	$ 63.3
Pricing and Medicaid Litigation | New York | Counties
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of plaintiffs	40