Acquisitions and Other Transactions (Abbott Laboratories) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified			0 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Jul. 13, 2014 Abbott Laboratories drugs	Jul. 13, 2014 Abbott Laboratories TherapeuticClasses	Jul. 13, 2014 Abbott Laboratories Maximum	Nov. 04, 2014 Subsequent Event Abbott Laboratories	Nov. 04, 2014 Subsequent Event New Mylan	Nov. 04, 2014 Subsequent Event New Mylan Abbott Laboratories
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred, shares						110,000,000
Voting interests acquired, percentage				22.00%	78.00%
Reimbursement of transaction costs			$ 100
Number Of Products	100	5