Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information
Net Sales to External Customers	$ 5,244	$ 5,378
Operating Earnings	423	554
Other
Segment Reporting Information
Net Sales to External Customers	607	616
Total Reportable Segments
Segment Reporting Information
Net Sales to External Customers	4,637	4,762
Operating Earnings	956	1,076
Total Reportable Segments | Established Pharmaceutical Products
Segment Reporting Information
Net Sales to External Customers	1,151	1,233
Operating Earnings	230	286
Total Reportable Segments | Nutritional Products
Segment Reporting Information
Net Sales to External Customers	1,631	1,699
Operating Earnings	283	342
Total Reportable Segments | Diagnostic Products
Segment Reporting Information
Net Sales to External Customers	1,117	1,088
Operating Earnings	222	260
Total Reportable Segments | Vascular Products
Segment Reporting Information
Net Sales to External Customers	738	742
Operating Earnings	$ 221	$ 188