The net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) estimated litigation liability extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter. Represents (for other than an insurance entity in its normal claims settlement process), the amount of income (expense) recognized in the period to settle pending or threatened litigation and insurance claims.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 450

-SubTopic 20

-Section 50

-Paragraph 1

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6952336&loc=d3e14326-108349

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 5

-Paragraph 9, 10, 11, 12

-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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Contingencies and Environmental Liabilities - Vioxx Litigation - Textual (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Vioxx MDL Litigation [Member] LegalMatter	Sep. 30, 2012 Vioxx Securities Lawsuits [Member] LegalMatter	Dec. 31, 2010 Vioxx Investigations [Member]	Oct. 15, 2012 Vioxx [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, pending claims number		100
Number of class actions remaining		30
Reflects the estimated amount of loss from the specified contingency as of the balance sheet date					$ 39
Number of suits brought on by County		1
Cases in which motions to dismiss were filed			1
Upper limit of directors and officers insurance coverage			175
Litigation charges	$ (500)			$ 950