Goodwill And Other Intangibles (Schedule Of Changes In Gross Carrying Amount Of Other Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017
Finite-lived intangibles:
Beginning balance		$ 7,819,650	$ 7,819,650
Impairment of intangible assets			(586,232)
Ending balance	$ 7,225,074		7,225,074
U.S. Generic Pharmaceuticals
Finite-lived intangibles:
Impairment of intangible assets	(268,200)	(72,700)
Other Intangible Assets
Finite-lived intangibles:
Beginning balance		$ 7,819,650	7,819,650
Transfer of intangible assets to Assets held for sale (NOTE 3)			(33,304)
Effect of currency translation			24,960
Ending balance	$ 7,225,074		7,225,074
Other Intangible Assets | U.S. Branded Pharmaceuticals
Finite-lived intangibles:
Impairment of intangible assets			52,096
Other Intangible Assets | U.S. Generic Pharmaceuticals
Finite-lived intangibles:
Impairment of intangible assets			(398,423)
Other Intangible Assets | International Pharmaceuticals
Finite-lived intangibles:
Impairment of intangible assets			$ (135,713)