Net (Loss) Income Per Share (Reconciliation Of The Numerator And Denominator Of Basic And Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to Endo Health Solutions Inc. common stockholders	$ 15,349	$ (87,345)
For basic per share data—weighted average shares	111,216	117,052
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents	1,952	0
Dilutive effect of 1.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and warrants	21	0
For diluted per share data—weighted average shares	113,189	117,052
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Endo Health Solutions Inc.	$ 0.14	$ (0.75)
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Endo Health Solutions Inc.	$ 0.14	$ (0.75)