CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (304.0)	$ (51.6)	$ (676.9)	$ 46.9
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(96.6)	36.4	(32.7)	(375.1)
Pension and postretirement benefit plan adjustments	(0.6)	(0.5)	(1.0)	(0.9)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(97.2)	35.9	(33.7)	(376.0)
Comprehensive loss	(401.2)	(15.7)	(710.6)	(329.1)
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(3.8)	1.2	(2.5)	1.8
Comprehensive loss attributable to Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.	$ (397.4)	$ (16.9)	$ (708.1)	$ (330.9)