Acquisitions And Other Transactions (Pro Forma Financial Information Related To Additional Borrowings) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Acquisitions And Other Transactions [Abstract]
Total revenues	$ 5,561,801	$ 5,182,355
Net earnings attributable to Mylan Inc. before preferred dividends	355,626	194,083
Preferred dividends	121,535	139,035
Net earnings attributable to Mylan Inc. common shareholders	$ 234,091	$ 55,048
Earnings per common share attributable to Mylan Inc. common shareholders:
Basic	$ 0.72	$ 0.18
Diluted	$ 0.71	$ 0.18
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	324,453	305,162
Diluted	328,979	306,913

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