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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Corporate brands | Amortization and Impairments of Finite-lived Intangible Assets    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis    
Impairment charges on intangible assets $ 31.5us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill
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Non-recurring basis | Ezogabine Retigabine | Amortization and Impairments of Finite-lived Intangible Assets    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis    
Impairment charges on intangible assets   551.6us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill
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Non-recurring basis | Ezogabine Retigabine | In-process Research and Development Impairments and Other Charges    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis    
Impairment charges on intangible assets   93.8us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill
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Non-recurring basis | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Ezogabine Retigabine    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis    
Fair value of assets measured on nonrecurring basis   $ 45.1us-gaap_AssetsFairValueDisclosureNonrecurring
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