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Litigation (European Commission Proceedings) (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 09, 2014 EUR (€)	Jun. 19, 2013 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
EU Commission Proceedings Perindorpril \| Antitrust Proceedings \| Mylan Laboratories Limited
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual	€ 17.2
EU Commission Proceedings Perindorpril \| Antitrust Proceedings \| Mylan
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual	€ 8.0		$ 21.7
EU Commission Proceedings Citalopram
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages awarded		€ 7.8
Loss contingency accrual \| $				$ 7.4