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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Components and classification of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation		$ 78.2us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation	$ 45.5us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation	$ 66.2us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation
Reduction in stock-based compensation expense due to change in classification from equity awards to liability awards	5.8
Stock-based compensation expense due to change in classification from equity awards to liability awards	21.3
Tax benefits from stock options exercised		(17.1)	(24.2)	(12.5)
2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Components and classification of share-based compensation expense
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance		20,000,000
Number of shares available for future grants		17,505,663
Maximum \| 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Components and classification of share-based compensation expense
Total number of shares approved for grant by the Company under the share-based compensation plans		18,000,000
Research and development expenses
Components and classification of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation		5.6	0	0.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Components and classification of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation		72.6	45.5	65.5
Stock options
Components and classification of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation		18.2	17.3	21.7
RSUs
Components and classification of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation		$ 60.0	$ 28.2	$ 44.5