Acquisitions (Schedule of Unaudited Pro Forma Information) (Details) (Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Specialty Pharmaceuticals, USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc. \| Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Line Items]
Net sales, pro forma	$ 653.1	$ 594.7	$ 1,816.8	$ 1,724.8
Net (loss) income, pro forma	$ (18.2)	$ (61.9)	$ (20.8)	$ (97.7)
Basic (loss) earnings per share, pro forma (in usd per share)	$ (0.31)	$ (1.07)	$ (0.36)	$ (1.69)
Diluted (loss) earnings per share, pro forma (in usd per share)	$ (0.31)	$ (1.07)	$ (0.36)	$ (1.69)

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