Net Loss Per Share (Reconciliation Of The Numerator And Denominator Of Basic And Diluted Net Loss Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Numerator:
Loss from continuing operations	$ (165,423)	$ (88,763)
Less: Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(2)
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Endo International plc ordinary shareholders	(165,423)	(88,761)
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to Endo International plc ordinary shareholders, net of tax	(8,405)	(45,108)
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENDO INTERNATIONAL PLC	$ (173,828)	$ (133,869)
Denominator:
For basic per share data—weighted average shares (shares)	223,014	222,302
Dilutive effect of ordinary share equivalents (shares)	0	0
Dilutive effect of various convertible notes and warrants (shares)	0	0
For diluted per share data—weighted average shares (shares)	223,014	222,302