Goodwill And Other Intangibles (Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance		$ 4,729,395,000
Effect of currency translation on gross balance		26,646,000
Effect of currency translation on accumulated impairment		(19,983,000)
Goodwill impairment charges		(288,744,000)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 4,447,314,000	4,447,314,000
U.S. Generic Pharmaceuticals
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance		3,531,301,000
Effect of currency translation on gross balance		0
Effect of currency translation on accumulated impairment		0
Goodwill impairment charges	0	0
Goodwill, ending balance	3,531,301,000	3,531,301,000
U.S. Branded Pharmaceuticals
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance		1,009,248,000
Effect of currency translation on gross balance		0
Effect of currency translation on accumulated impairment		0
Goodwill impairment charges		(180,430,000)
Goodwill, ending balance	828,818,000	828,818,000
International Pharmaceuticals
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance		188,846,000
Effect of currency translation on gross balance		26,646,000
Effect of currency translation on accumulated impairment		(19,983,000)
Goodwill impairment charges		(108,314,000)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 87,195,000	$ 87,195,000