Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	$ 3,902,935
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(385,000)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	3,517,935
Foreign currency translation	40,718
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	3,943,653
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(385,000)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	3,558,653
Generics Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	3,196,428
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	3,196,428
Foreign currency translation	40,718
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	3,237,146
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance
Goodwill, net, ending balance	3,237,146
Specialty Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	706,507
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(385,000)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	321,507
Foreign currency translation
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	706,507
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(385,000)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	$ 321,507