Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 26,603	$ (74,525)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities:
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	497	(192)
Less: reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses realized in net income (loss)	0	0
Net unrealized gain/loss on securities	497	(192)
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	(3,180)	3,072
Fair value adjustment on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Net unrealized fair value adjustment on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, Net of Tax Amount	250	(798)
Less: reclassification adjustments for cash flow hedges settled and included in net income (loss)	69	160
Fair value adjustment on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges arising during the period	319	(638)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME	(2,364)	2,242
CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	24,239	(72,283)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	11,254	12,820
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENDO HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC.	$ 12,985	$ (85,103)