Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

MYLAN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(In thousands)

Description	Beginning Balance		Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses		Additions Charged to Other Accounts		Deductions			Ending Balance
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
Year ended December 31, 2011	$	23,900	$	3,983	$	370	$	(9,328	)	$	18,925
Year ended December 31, 2010	$	22,507	$	3,505	$	3,120	$	(5,232	)	$	23,900
Year ended December 31, 2009	$	26,893	$	1,749	$	—	$	(6,135	)	$	22,507
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets:
Year ended December 31, 2011	$	232,147	$	14,845	$	—	$	(15,556	)	$	231,436
Year ended December 31, 2010	$	166,083	$	66,064	$	—	$	—		$	232,147
Year ended December 31, 2009	$	110,194	$	55,889	$	—	$	—		$	166,083