Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	$ 4,725.5
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(385.0)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	4,340.5
Acquisitions	13.3
Divestment	(10.5)
Foreign currency translation	(154.8)
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	4,573.5
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(385.0)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	4,188.5
Generics Segment
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	3,991.4
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	0
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	3,991.4
Acquisitions	13.3
Divestment	(10.5)
Foreign currency translation	(154.8)
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	3,839.4
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	0
Goodwill, net, ending balance	3,839.4
Specialty Segment
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	734.1
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(385.0)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	349.1
Acquisitions	0
Divestment	0
Foreign currency translation	0
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	734.1
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(385.0)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	$ 349.1