SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 5,769,605	$ 3,480,376	$ 2,427,450
Pharmaceuticals
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues	2,640,364	1,978,960	1,471,810
Devices
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues	842,244	77,037	995
OTC
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues	704,706	209,280	140,144
Branded and Other Generics
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,453,019	1,023,315	642,101
Alliance and Royalty, Service and Other
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 129,272	$ 191,784	$ 172,400