Litigation Summary (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
	Nov. 12, 2012 John F. Hutchins v. NBTY, Inc	Mar. 31, 2013 Glucosamine-Based Dietary Supplements
Litigation items
Settlement claim amount approved by court to be paid from insurance proceeds	$ 6,000
Potential payments under settlement agreement, minimum		8,000
Potential payments under settlement agreement, maximum		15,000
Provision as per best estimate		$ 12,000