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Debt (Details 2) (Convertible Notes Due 2016, USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Sale of warrant    
Share warrant, number of shares 5.2us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights 5.2us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights
Share warrant, exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 67.56us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights1 $ 67.56us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights1
Purchased call options    
Purchase of call options    
Convertible note hedge, approximate number of shares that can be purchased 5.2us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityIndexedShares
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5.2us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityIndexedShares
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Convertible note hedge, exercise price (in dollars per share)   $ 47.69us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityStrikePrice1
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Call option, remaining shares 2.9uthr_CallOptionIssuersEquityRemainingShares
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2.9uthr_CallOptionIssuersEquityRemainingShares
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Call option, amount settlement $ 111.3uthr_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityAmountSettled
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