Contingencies (European Commission Proceedings) (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 09, 2014 EUR (€)	Jul. 08, 2009 other_companies	Jun. 19, 2013 EUR (€)	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual | $					$ 10.0
European Commission Proceedings - Perindorpril | Antitrust Proceedings
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of defendants | other_companies		4
European Commission Proceedings - Perindorpril | Antitrust Proceedings | Mylan Laboratories Limited
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages to be paid | €	€ 17.2
European Commission Proceedings - Perindorpril | Antitrust Proceedings | Mylan
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages to be paid	€ 8.0			$ 21.7
European Union Commission Proceedings - Citalopram
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages awarded | €			€ 7.8
Loss contingency accrual | $					$ 9.5	$ 9.8