Guarantor Subsidiaries (Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cumulative Payments of Relator's expenses and attorneys' fees for Michigan and Massachusetts Settlement	$ 385,000								$ 385,000
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net sales	1,557,085,000	1,544,360,000	1,555,906,000	1,525,571,000	1,530,667,000	1,516,207,000	1,491,425,000	1,492,371,000	6,182,922,000	6,030,670,000	6,001,053,000
Cost of sales	1,197,401,000	1,198,299,000	1,219,513,000	1,190,612,000	1,196,428,000	1,182,815,000	1,164,170,000	1,151,027,000	4,805,825,000	4,694,440,000	4,566,837,000
Gross profit	359,684,000	346,061,000	336,393,000	334,959,000	334,239,000	333,392,000	327,255,000	341,344,000	1,377,097,000	1,336,230,000	1,434,216,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses	199,902,000	191,293,000	192,474,000	190,166,000	188,173,000	190,745,000	185,919,000	182,771,000	773,835,000	747,608,000	766,172,000
Provision for doubtful accounts	25,410,000	24,255,000	24,357,000	24,530,000	71,326,000	22,376,000	20,986,000	21,942,000	98,552,000	136,630,000	92,495,000
Settlement, litigation and other related charges	23,103,000	6,742,000	19,816,000	6,013,000	42,111,000	36,731,000	29,361,000	5,506,000	55,674,000	113,709,000	77,449,000
Other miscellaneous charges	5,154,000	6,718,000	2,332,000	1,889,000	65,297,000	72,782,000	5,285,000	5,765,000	16,093,000	149,129,000	28,349,000
Operating income	106,115,000	117,053,000	97,414,000	112,361,000	(32,668,000)	10,758,000	85,704,000	125,360,000	432,943,000	189,154,000	469,751,000
Investment income	10,000	21,000	255,000	296,000	2,745,000	4,096,000	1,105,000	1,664,000	582,000	9,610,000	9,670,000
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									(160,700,000)	(165,256,000)	(147,870,000)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	70,035,000	61,127,000	63,684,000	77,979,000	(73,465,000)	(23,736,000)	39,624,000	91,085,000	272,825,000	33,508,000	331,551,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	31,723,000	23,343,000	27,403,000	28,824,000	(16,379,000)	(14,100,000)	15,879,000	33,644,000	111,293,000	19,044,000	96,856,000
Income from continuing operations	38,312,000	37,784,000	36,281,000	49,155,000	(57,086,000)	(9,636,000)	23,745,000	57,441,000	161,532,000	14,464,000	234,695,000
Loss from discontinued operations	(7,129,000)	(9,900,000)	(37,728,000)	(19,851,000)	(8,208,000)	(93,630,000)	(12,146,000)	(6,589,000)	(74,608,000)	(120,573,000)	(22,772,000)
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income	31,183,000	27,884,000	(1,447,000)	29,304,000	(65,294,000)	(103,266,000)	11,599,000	50,852,000	86,924,000	(106,109,000)	211,923,000
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	580,262,000				494,484,000				580,262,000	494,484,000	275,707,000
Restricted cash	2,336,000				2,019,000				2,336,000	2,019,000
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	931,314,000				1,011,823,000				931,314,000	1,011,823,000
Inventories	419,378,000				418,965,000				419,378,000	418,965,000
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	153,444,000				150,644,000				153,444,000	150,644,000
Other current assets	209,399,000				332,607,000				209,399,000	332,607,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	1,238,000				47,254,000				1,238,000	47,254,000
Total current assets	2,297,371,000				2,457,796,000				2,297,371,000	2,457,796,000
Properties and equipment, net	225,257,000				204,717,000				225,257,000	204,717,000
Goodwill	4,247,286,000				4,182,928,000				4,247,286,000	4,182,928,000	4,100,362,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	238,563,000				259,809,000				238,563,000	259,809,000
Other noncurrent assets	184,560,000				156,941,000				184,560,000	156,941,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	73,000				49,329,000				73,000	49,329,000
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	7,193,110,000				7,311,520,000				7,193,110,000	7,311,520,000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities - continuing operations (including intercompany)	531,967,000				531,114,000				531,967,000	531,114,000
Current liabilities - discontinued operations	8,100,000				22,361,000				8,100,000	22,361,000
Long-term debt, notes and convertible debentures	1,968,274,000				2,106,758,000				1,968,274,000	2,106,758,000
Deferred income tax liabilities	838,857,000				771,869,000				838,857,000	771,869,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	50,476,000				60,657,000				50,476,000	60,657,000
Total stockholders' equity	3,795,436,000				3,818,761,000				3,795,436,000	3,818,761,000	3,878,810,000	3,657,686,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	7,193,110,000				7,311,520,000				7,193,110,000	7,311,520,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									550,022,000	368,615,000	483,794,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash received									(101,933,000)	(111,812,000)	(92,889,000)
Divestiture of business, net									13,099,000	0	0
Capital expenditures									(62,806,000)	(23,517,000)	(29,231,000)
Increase (decrease) in cash transfers to trusts for employee benefit costs									(275,000)	11,082,000	(10,547,000)
Other Investing Activities									(3,496,000)	(1,805,000)	(12,170,000)
Net cash flows used in investing activities									(155,411,000)	(126,052,000)	(144,837,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net payments on revolving credit facilities and Term A loan									(5,625,000)	(125,000,000)	(275,000,000)
Proceeds from long term borrowings and obligations									600,000,000	975,000,000	0
Payments on long-term borrowings and obligations									(777,609,000)	(726,533,000)	(1,592,000)
Fees paid for financing arrangements									(13,780,000)	(33,249,000)	0
Increase (decrease) in cash overdraft balance									11,674,000	18,221,000	(637,000)
Payments for Omnicare common stock repurchase									(140,127,000)	(100,942,000)	0
Dividends paid									(17,217,000)	(12,839,000)	(10,733,000)
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities									3,140,000	(5,289,000)	789,000
Proceeds from (payments for) Other Financing Activities including disc Ops									3,140,000	(5,289,000)	789,000
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities									(308,832,000)	(24,620,000)	(277,507,000)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)									85,779,000	217,943,000	61,450,000
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities									(308,832,000)	(24,620,000)	(277,028,000)
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options									30,712,000	(13,989,000)	9,666,000
Less increase in cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations									(1,000)	834,000	(409,000)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations									85,778,000	218,777,000	61,041,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				494,484,000				275,707,000	494,484,000	275,707,000	214,666,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	580,262,000				494,484,000				580,262,000	494,484,000	275,707,000
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net sales	1,557,085,000	1,544,360,000	1,555,906,000	1,525,571,000	1,530,667,000	1,516,207,000	1,491,425,000	1,492,371,000	6,182,922,000	6,030,670,000	6,001,053,000
Cost of sales	1,197,401,000	1,198,299,000	1,219,513,000	1,190,612,000	1,196,428,000	1,182,815,000	1,164,170,000	1,151,027,000	4,805,825,000	4,694,440,000	4,566,837,000
Gross profit	359,684,000	346,061,000	336,393,000	334,959,000	334,239,000	333,392,000	327,255,000	341,344,000	1,377,097,000	1,336,230,000	1,434,216,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses	199,902,000	191,293,000	192,474,000	190,166,000	188,173,000	190,745,000	185,919,000	182,771,000	773,835,000	747,608,000	766,172,000
Provision for doubtful accounts	25,410,000	24,255,000	24,357,000	24,530,000	71,326,000	22,376,000	20,986,000	21,942,000	98,552,000	136,630,000	92,495,000
Settlement, litigation and other related charges	23,103,000	6,742,000	19,816,000	6,013,000	42,111,000	36,731,000	29,361,000	5,506,000	55,674,000	113,709,000	77,449,000
Other miscellaneous charges	5,154,000	6,718,000	2,332,000	1,889,000	65,297,000	72,782,000	5,285,000	5,765,000	16,093,000	149,129,000	28,349,000
Operating income (loss)	106,115,000	117,053,000	97,414,000	112,361,000	(32,668,000)	10,758,000	85,704,000	125,360,000	432,943,000	189,154,000	469,751,000
Investment income	10,000	21,000	255,000	296,000	2,745,000	4,096,000	1,105,000	1,664,000	582,000	9,610,000	9,670,000
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									(160,700,000)	(165,256,000)	(147,870,000)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	70,035,000	61,127,000	63,684,000	77,979,000	(73,465,000)	(23,736,000)	39,624,000	91,085,000	272,825,000	33,508,000	331,551,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	31,723,000	23,343,000	27,403,000	28,824,000	(16,379,000)	(14,100,000)	15,879,000	33,644,000	111,293,000	19,044,000	96,856,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations	38,312,000	37,784,000	36,281,000	49,155,000	(57,086,000)	(9,636,000)	23,745,000	57,441,000	161,532,000	14,464,000	234,695,000
Loss from discontinued operations	(7,129,000)	(9,900,000)	(37,728,000)	(19,851,000)	(8,208,000)	(93,630,000)	(12,146,000)	(6,589,000)	(74,608,000)	(120,573,000)	(22,772,000)
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income	31,183,000	27,884,000	(1,447,000)	29,304,000	(65,294,000)	(103,266,000)	11,599,000	50,852,000	86,924,000	(106,109,000)	211,923,000
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	580,262,000				494,484,000				580,262,000	494,484,000	275,707,000
Restricted cash	2,336,000				2,019,000				2,336,000	2,019,000
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	931,314,000				1,011,823,000				931,314,000	1,011,823,000
Inventories	419,378,000				418,965,000				419,378,000	418,965,000
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	153,444,000				150,644,000				153,444,000	150,644,000
Other current assets	209,399,000				332,607,000				209,399,000	332,607,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	1,238,000				47,254,000				1,238,000	47,254,000
Total current assets	2,297,371,000				2,457,796,000				2,297,371,000	2,457,796,000
Properties and equipment, net	225,257,000				204,717,000				225,257,000	204,717,000
Goodwill	4,247,286,000				4,182,928,000				4,247,286,000	4,182,928,000	4,100,362,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	238,563,000				259,809,000				238,563,000	259,809,000
Other noncurrent assets	184,560,000				156,941,000				184,560,000	156,941,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	73,000				49,329,000				73,000	49,329,000
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	7,193,110,000				7,311,520,000				7,193,110,000	7,311,520,000
Cash and cash equivalents	580,262,000				494,484,000				580,262,000	494,484,000	275,707,000
Restricted cash	2,336,000				2,019,000				2,336,000	2,019,000
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	931,314,000				1,011,823,000				931,314,000	1,011,823,000
Inventories	419,378,000				418,965,000				419,378,000	418,965,000
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	153,444,000				150,644,000				153,444,000	150,644,000
Other current assets	209,399,000				332,607,000				209,399,000	332,607,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	1,238,000				47,254,000				1,238,000	47,254,000
Total current assets	2,297,371,000				2,457,796,000				2,297,371,000	2,457,796,000
Properties and equipment, net	225,257,000				204,717,000				225,257,000	204,717,000
Goodwill	4,247,286,000				4,182,928,000				4,247,286,000	4,182,928,000	4,100,362,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	238,563,000				259,809,000				238,563,000	259,809,000
Other noncurrent assets	184,560,000				156,941,000				184,560,000	156,941,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	73,000				49,329,000				73,000	49,329,000
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	7,193,110,000				7,311,520,000				7,193,110,000	7,311,520,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									550,022,000	368,615,000	483,794,000
Parent Company [Member] | Senior Notes Payable [Member]
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									15,579,000	9,569,000	14,875,000
Provision for doubtful accounts									0	0	0
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									0	0	0
Other miscellaneous charges									0	0	0
Operating income									(15,579,000)	(9,569,000)	(14,875,000)
Investment income									695,000	939,000	886,000
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									159,316,000	163,864,000	146,841,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									(174,200,000)	(172,494,000)	(160,830,000)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									(66,753,000)	(64,478,000)	(61,324,000)
Income from continuing operations									(107,447,000)	(108,016,000)	(99,506,000)
Loss from discontinued operations									0	0	0
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									194,371,000	1,907,000	311,429,000
Net income									86,924,000	(106,109,000)	211,923,000
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	460,253,000				460,778,000				460,253,000	460,778,000	230,866,000
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	0				0				0	0
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	0				0				0	0
Other current assets	3,865,000				538,000				3,865,000	538,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	464,118,000				461,316,000				464,118,000	461,316,000
Properties and equipment, net	0				0				0	0
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	77,485,000				47,695,000				77,485,000	47,695,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	5,593,155,000				5,766,316,000				5,593,155,000	5,766,316,000
Total assets	6,134,758,000				6,275,327,000				6,134,758,000	6,275,327,000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities - continuing operations (including intercompany)	59,596,000				36,203,000				59,596,000	36,203,000
Current liabilities - discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Long-term debt, notes and convertible debentures	1,957,167,000				2,096,333,000				1,957,167,000	2,096,333,000
Deferred income tax liabilities	322,559,000				319,740,000				322,559,000	319,740,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	0				4,290,000				0	4,290,000
Total stockholders' equity	3,795,436,000				3,818,761,000				3,795,436,000	3,818,761,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	6,134,758,000				6,275,327,000				6,134,758,000	6,275,327,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									(118,642,000)	(86,774,000)	(64,390,000)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash received									0	0	0
Divestiture of business, net									0
Capital expenditures									0	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash transfers to trusts for employee benefit costs									0	0	0
Other Investing Activities									0	0	0
Net cash flows used in investing activities									0	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net payments on revolving credit facilities and Term A loan									(5,625,000)	(125,000,000)	(275,000,000)
Proceeds from long term borrowings and obligations									600,000,000	975,000,000
Payments on long-term borrowings and obligations									(777,609,000)	(726,533,000)	(1,592,000)
Fees paid for financing arrangements									(13,780,000)	(33,249,000)
Increase (decrease) in cash overdraft balance									5,921,000	9,744,000	(819,000)
Payments for Omnicare common stock repurchase									(140,127,000)	(100,942,000)
Dividends paid									(17,217,000)	(12,839,000)	(10,733,000)
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities									435,842,000	344,494,000	422,771,000
Proceeds from (payments for) Other Financing Activities including disc Ops									435,842,000	344,494,000	422,771,000
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities									118,117,000	316,686,000	144,293,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)									(525,000)	229,912,000	79,903,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options									30,712,000	(13,989,000)	9,666,000
Less increase in cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations									0	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations									(525,000)	229,912,000	79,903,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				460,778,000				230,866,000	460,778,000	230,866,000	150,963,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	460,253,000				460,778,000				460,253,000	460,778,000	230,866,000
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									15,579,000	9,569,000	14,875,000
Provision for doubtful accounts									0	0	0
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									0	0	0
Other miscellaneous charges									0	0	0
Operating income (loss)									(15,579,000)	(9,569,000)	(14,875,000)
Investment income									695,000	939,000	886,000
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									159,316,000	163,864,000	146,841,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									(174,200,000)	(172,494,000)	(160,830,000)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									(66,753,000)	(64,478,000)	(61,324,000)
Income (loss) from continuing operations									(107,447,000)	(108,016,000)	(99,506,000)
Loss from discontinued operations									0	0	0
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									194,371,000	1,907,000	311,429,000
Net income									86,924,000	(106,109,000)	211,923,000
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	460,253,000				460,778,000				460,253,000	460,778,000	230,866,000
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	0				0				0	0
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	0				0				0	0
Other current assets	3,865,000				538,000				3,865,000	538,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	464,118,000				461,316,000				464,118,000	461,316,000
Properties and equipment, net	0				0				0	0
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	77,485,000				47,695,000				77,485,000	47,695,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	5,593,155,000				5,766,316,000				5,593,155,000	5,766,316,000
Total assets	6,134,758,000				6,275,327,000				6,134,758,000	6,275,327,000
Cash and cash equivalents	460,253,000				460,778,000				460,253,000	460,778,000	230,866,000
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	0				0				0	0
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	0				0				0	0
Other current assets	3,865,000				538,000				3,865,000	538,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	464,118,000				461,316,000				464,118,000	461,316,000
Properties and equipment, net	0				0				0	0
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	77,485,000				47,695,000				77,485,000	47,695,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	5,593,155,000				5,766,316,000				5,593,155,000	5,766,316,000
Total assets	6,134,758,000				6,275,327,000				6,134,758,000	6,275,327,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									(118,642,000)	(86,774,000)	(64,390,000)
Parent Company [Member] | Convertible SeniorDebentures [Member]
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									15,579,000	9,569,000	14,875,000
Provision for doubtful accounts									0	0	0
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									0	0	0
Other miscellaneous charges									0	0	0
Operating income									(15,579,000)	(9,569,000)	(14,875,000)
Investment income									695,000	939,000	886,000
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									(159,316,000)	(163,864,000)	(146,841,000)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									(174,200,000)	(172,494,000)	(160,830,000)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									(66,753,000)	(64,478,000)	(61,324,000)
Income from continuing operations									(107,447,000)	(108,016,000)	(99,506,000)
Loss from discontinued operations									0	0	0
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									194,371,000	1,907,000	311,429,000
Net income									86,924,000	(106,109,000)	211,923,000
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	460,253,000				460,778,000				460,253,000	460,778,000	230,866,000
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	0				0				0	0
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	0				0				0	0
Other current assets	3,865,000				538,000				3,865,000	538,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	464,118,000				461,316,000				464,118,000	461,316,000
Properties and equipment, net	0				0				0	0
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	77,485,000				47,695,000				77,485,000	47,695,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	5,593,155,000				5,766,316,000				5,593,155,000	5,766,316,000
Total assets	6,134,758,000				6,275,327,000				6,134,758,000	6,275,327,000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities - continuing operations (including intercompany)	59,596,000				36,203,000				59,596,000	36,203,000
Current liabilities - discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Long-term debt, notes and convertible debentures	1,957,167,000				2,096,333,000				1,957,167,000	2,096,333,000
Deferred income tax liabilities	322,559,000				319,740,000				322,559,000	319,740,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	0				4,290,000				0	4,290,000
Total stockholders' equity	3,795,436,000				3,818,761,000				3,795,436,000	3,818,761,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	6,134,758,000				6,275,327,000				6,134,758,000	6,275,327,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									(118,642,000)	(86,774,000)	(64,390,000)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash received									0	0	0
Divestiture of business, net									0
Capital expenditures									0	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash transfers to trusts for employee benefit costs									0	0	0
Other Investing Activities									0	0	0
Net cash flows used in investing activities									0	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net payments on revolving credit facilities and Term A loan									(5,625,000)	(125,000,000)	(275,000,000)
Proceeds from long term borrowings and obligations									600,000,000	975,000,000
Payments on long-term borrowings and obligations									(777,609,000)	(726,533,000)	(1,592,000)
Fees paid for financing arrangements									(13,780,000)	(33,249,000)
Increase (decrease) in cash overdraft balance									5,921,000	9,744,000	(819,000)
Payments for Omnicare common stock repurchase									(140,127,000)	(100,942,000)
Dividends paid									(17,217,000)	(12,839,000)	(10,733,000)
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities									435,842,000	344,494,000	422,771,000
Proceeds from (payments for) Other Financing Activities including disc Ops									435,842,000	344,494,000	422,771,000
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities									118,117,000	316,686,000	144,293,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)									(525,000)	229,912,000	79,903,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options									30,712,000	(13,989,000)	9,666,000
Less increase in cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations									0	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations									(525,000)	229,912,000	79,903,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				460,778,000				230,866,000	460,778,000	230,866,000	150,963,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	460,253,000				460,778,000				460,253,000	460,778,000	230,866,000
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									15,579,000	9,569,000	14,875,000
Provision for doubtful accounts									0	0	0
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									0	0	0
Other miscellaneous charges									0	0	0
Operating income (loss)									(15,579,000)	(9,569,000)	(14,875,000)
Investment income									695,000	939,000	886,000
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									(159,316,000)	(163,864,000)	(146,841,000)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									(174,200,000)	(172,494,000)	(160,830,000)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									(66,753,000)	(64,478,000)	(61,324,000)
Income (loss) from continuing operations									(107,447,000)	(108,016,000)	(99,506,000)
Loss from discontinued operations									0	0	0
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									194,371,000	1,907,000	311,429,000
Net income									86,924,000	(106,109,000)	211,923,000
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	460,253,000				460,778,000				460,253,000	460,778,000	230,866,000
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	0				0				0	0
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	0				0				0	0
Other current assets	3,865,000				538,000				3,865,000	538,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	464,118,000				461,316,000				464,118,000	461,316,000
Properties and equipment, net	0				0				0	0
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	77,485,000				47,695,000				77,485,000	47,695,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	5,593,155,000				5,766,316,000				5,593,155,000	5,766,316,000
Total assets	6,134,758,000				6,275,327,000				6,134,758,000	6,275,327,000
Cash and cash equivalents	460,253,000				460,778,000				460,253,000	460,778,000	230,866,000
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	0				0				0	0
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	0				0				0	0
Other current assets	3,865,000				538,000				3,865,000	538,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	464,118,000				461,316,000				464,118,000	461,316,000
Properties and equipment, net	0				0				0	0
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	77,485,000				47,695,000				77,485,000	47,695,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	5,593,155,000				5,766,316,000				5,593,155,000	5,766,316,000
Total assets	6,134,758,000				6,275,327,000				6,134,758,000	6,275,327,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									(118,642,000)	(86,774,000)	(64,390,000)
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Senior Notes Payable [Member]
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net sales									6,057,114,000	5,891,219,000	5,871,171,000
Cost of sales									4,720,920,000	4,590,118,000	4,459,310,000
Gross profit									1,336,194,000	1,301,101,000	1,411,861,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses									746,579,000	722,789,000	743,728,000
Provision for doubtful accounts									96,623,000	134,391,000	90,636,000
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									55,674,000	113,709,000	77,449,000
Other miscellaneous charges									16,093,000	149,129,000	28,349,000
Operating income									421,225,000	181,083,000	471,699,000
Investment income									(113,000)	8,671,000	8,784,000
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									1,378,000	1,392,000	1,029,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									419,734,000	188,362,000	479,454,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									167,588,000	82,225,000	154,158,000
Income from continuing operations									252,146,000	106,137,000	325,296,000
Loss from discontinued operations									(71,425,000)	(85,684,000)	(12,279,000)
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									180,721,000	20,453,000	313,017,000
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	101,786,000				17,598,000				101,786,000	17,598,000	32,202,000
Restricted cash	2,336,000				2,019,000				2,336,000	2,019,000
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	920,829,000				997,585,000				920,829,000	997,585,000
Inventories	412,081,000				411,256,000				412,081,000	411,256,000
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	156,139,000				145,886,000				156,139,000	145,886,000
Other current assets	192,470,000				319,268,000				192,470,000	319,268,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	609,000				41,366,000				609,000	41,366,000
Total current assets	1,786,250,000				1,934,978,000				1,786,250,000	1,934,978,000
Properties and equipment, net	220,066,000				200,442,000				220,066,000	200,442,000
Goodwill	4,168,035,000				4,102,830,000				4,168,035,000	4,102,830,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	232,344,000				250,843,000				232,344,000	250,843,000
Other noncurrent assets	100,652,000				108,938,000				100,652,000	108,938,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	73,000				40,952,000				73,000	40,952,000
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	6,507,420,000				6,638,983,000				6,507,420,000	6,638,983,000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities - continuing operations (including intercompany)	562,343,000				485,040,000				562,343,000	485,040,000
Current liabilities - discontinued operations	7,280,000				11,645,000				7,280,000	11,645,000
Long-term debt, notes and convertible debentures	11,107,000				10,425,000				11,107,000	10,425,000
Deferred income tax liabilities	500,242,000				438,979,000				500,242,000	438,979,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	50,476,000				56,367,000				50,476,000	56,367,000
Total stockholders' equity	5,375,972,000				5,636,527,000				5,375,972,000	5,636,527,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	6,507,420,000				6,638,983,000				6,507,420,000	6,638,983,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									665,702,000	443,924,000	553,249,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash received									(101,933,000)	(111,812,000)	(92,889,000)
Divestiture of business, net									13,099,000
Capital expenditures									(60,396,000)	(22,496,000)	(28,412,000)
Increase (decrease) in cash transfers to trusts for employee benefit costs									(275,000)	11,082,000	(10,547,000)
Other Investing Activities									(3,486,000)	(1,791,000)	(12,170,000)
Net cash flows used in investing activities									(152,991,000)	(125,017,000)	(144,018,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net payments on revolving credit facilities and Term A loan									0	0	0
Proceeds from long term borrowings and obligations									0	0
Payments on long-term borrowings and obligations									0	0	0
Fees paid for financing arrangements									0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash overdraft balance									5,753,000	8,477,000	182,000
Payments for Omnicare common stock repurchase									0	0
Dividends paid									0	0	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities									(434,276,000)	(342,826,000)	(418,483,000)
Proceeds from (payments for) Other Financing Activities including disc Ops									(434,276,000)	(342,826,000)	(418,483,000)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities									(428,523,000)	(334,349,000)	(418,301,000)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)									84,188,000	(15,442,000)	(9,070,000)
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options									0	0	0
Less increase in cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations									0	838,000	(412,000)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations									84,188,000	(14,604,000)	(9,482,000)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				17,598,000				32,202,000	17,598,000	32,202,000	41,684,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	101,786,000				17,598,000				101,786,000	17,598,000	32,202,000
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net sales									6,057,114,000	5,891,219,000	5,871,171,000
Cost of sales									4,720,920,000	4,590,118,000	4,459,310,000
Gross profit									1,336,194,000	1,301,101,000	1,411,861,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses									746,579,000	722,789,000	743,728,000
Provision for doubtful accounts									96,623,000	134,391,000	90,636,000
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									55,674,000	113,709,000	77,449,000
Other miscellaneous charges									16,093,000	149,129,000	28,349,000
Operating income (loss)									421,225,000	181,083,000	471,699,000
Investment income									(113,000)	8,671,000	8,784,000
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									1,378,000	1,392,000	1,029,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									419,734,000	188,362,000	479,454,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									167,588,000	82,225,000	154,158,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations									252,146,000	106,137,000	325,296,000
Loss from discontinued operations									(71,425,000)	(85,684,000)	(12,279,000)
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									180,721,000	20,453,000	313,017,000
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	101,786,000				17,598,000				101,786,000	17,598,000	32,202,000
Restricted cash	2,336,000				2,019,000				2,336,000	2,019,000
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	920,829,000				997,585,000				920,829,000	997,585,000
Inventories	412,081,000				411,256,000				412,081,000	411,256,000
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	156,139,000				145,886,000				156,139,000	145,886,000
Other current assets	192,470,000				319,268,000				192,470,000	319,268,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	609,000				41,366,000				609,000	41,366,000
Total current assets	1,786,250,000				1,934,978,000				1,786,250,000	1,934,978,000
Properties and equipment, net	220,066,000				200,442,000				220,066,000	200,442,000
Goodwill	4,168,035,000				4,102,830,000				4,168,035,000	4,102,830,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	232,344,000				250,843,000				232,344,000	250,843,000
Other noncurrent assets	100,652,000				108,938,000				100,652,000	108,938,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	73,000				40,952,000				73,000	40,952,000
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	6,507,420,000				6,638,983,000				6,507,420,000	6,638,983,000
Cash and cash equivalents	101,786,000				17,598,000				101,786,000	17,598,000	32,202,000
Restricted cash	2,336,000				2,019,000				2,336,000	2,019,000
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	920,829,000				997,585,000				920,829,000	997,585,000
Inventories	412,081,000				411,256,000				412,081,000	411,256,000
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	156,139,000				145,886,000				156,139,000	145,886,000
Other current assets	192,470,000				319,268,000				192,470,000	319,268,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	609,000				41,366,000				609,000	41,366,000
Total current assets	1,786,250,000				1,934,978,000				1,786,250,000	1,934,978,000
Properties and equipment, net	220,066,000				200,442,000				220,066,000	200,442,000
Goodwill	4,168,035,000				4,102,830,000				4,168,035,000	4,102,830,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	232,344,000				250,843,000				232,344,000	250,843,000
Other noncurrent assets	100,652,000				108,938,000				100,652,000	108,938,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	73,000				40,952,000				73,000	40,952,000
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	6,507,420,000				6,638,983,000				6,507,420,000	6,638,983,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									665,702,000	443,924,000	553,249,000
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Convertible SeniorDebentures [Member]
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									1,467,000	1,403,000	1,425,000
Provision for doubtful accounts									0	0	0
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									0	0	0
Other miscellaneous charges									0	0	0
Operating income									(1,467,000)	(1,403,000)	(1,425,000)
Investment income									0	0	0
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									(1,467,000)	(1,403,000)	(1,425,000)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									(562,000)	(524,000)	(543,000)
Income from continuing operations									(905,000)	(879,000)	(882,000)
Loss from discontinued operations									0	0	0
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									(905,000)	(879,000)	(882,000)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0				0				0	0	0
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	177,000				68,000				177,000	68,000
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	0				0				0	0
Other current assets	0				0				0	0
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	177,000				68,000				177,000	68,000
Properties and equipment, net	17,000				16,000				17,000	16,000
Goodwill	19,000				19,000				19,000	19,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	0				0				0	0
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	213,000				103,000				213,000	103,000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities - continuing operations (including intercompany)	82,000				0				82,000	0
Current liabilities - discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Long-term debt, notes and convertible debentures	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax liabilities	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent liabilities	0				0				0	0
Total stockholders' equity	131,000				103,000				131,000	103,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	213,000				103,000				213,000	103,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									0	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash received									0	0	0
Divestiture of business, net									0
Capital expenditures									0	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash transfers to trusts for employee benefit costs									0	0	0
Other Investing Activities									0	0	0
Net cash flows used in investing activities									0	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net payments on revolving credit facilities and Term A loan									0	0	0
Proceeds from long term borrowings and obligations									0	0
Payments on long-term borrowings and obligations									0	0	0
Fees paid for financing arrangements									0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash overdraft balance									0	0	0
Payments for Omnicare common stock repurchase									0	0
Dividends paid									0	0	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities									0	0	0
Proceeds from (payments for) Other Financing Activities including disc Ops									0	0	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities									0	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)									0	0	0
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options									0	0	0
Less increase in cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations									0	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations									0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				0				0	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0				0				0	0	0
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									1,467,000	1,403,000	1,425,000
Provision for doubtful accounts									0	0	0
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									0	0	0
Other miscellaneous charges									0	0	0
Operating income (loss)									(1,467,000)	(1,403,000)	(1,425,000)
Investment income									0	0	0
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									(1,467,000)	(1,403,000)	(1,425,000)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									(562,000)	(524,000)	(543,000)
Income (loss) from continuing operations									(905,000)	(879,000)	(882,000)
Loss from discontinued operations									0	0	0
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									(905,000)	(879,000)	(882,000)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0				0				0	0	0
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	177,000				68,000				177,000	68,000
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	0				0				0	0
Other current assets	0				0				0	0
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	177,000				68,000				177,000	68,000
Properties and equipment, net	17,000				16,000				17,000	16,000
Goodwill	19,000				19,000				19,000	19,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	0				0				0	0
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	213,000				103,000				213,000	103,000
Cash and cash equivalents	0				0				0	0	0
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	177,000				68,000				177,000	68,000
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	0				0				0	0
Other current assets	0				0				0	0
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	177,000				68,000				177,000	68,000
Properties and equipment, net	17,000				16,000				17,000	16,000
Goodwill	19,000				19,000				19,000	19,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	0				0				0	0
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	213,000				103,000				213,000	103,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									0	0	0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Senior Notes Payable [Member]
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net sales									125,808,000	139,451,000	129,882,000
Cost of sales									84,905,000	104,322,000	107,527,000
Gross profit									40,903,000	35,129,000	22,355,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses									11,677,000	15,250,000	7,569,000
Provision for doubtful accounts									1,929,000	2,239,000	1,859,000
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									0	0	0
Other miscellaneous charges									0	0	0
Operating income									27,297,000	17,640,000	12,927,000
Investment income									0	0	0
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									6,000	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									27,291,000	17,640,000	12,927,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									10,458,000	1,297,000	4,022,000
Income from continuing operations									16,833,000	16,343,000	8,905,000
Loss from discontinued operations									(3,183,000)	(34,889,000)	(10,493,000)
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									13,650,000	(18,546,000)	(1,588,000)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	18,223,000				16,108,000				18,223,000	16,108,000	12,639,000
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	119,614,000				25,085,000				119,614,000	25,085,000
Inventories	7,297,000				7,709,000				7,297,000	7,709,000
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	0				5,198,000				0	5,198,000
Other current assets	13,064,000				12,801,000				13,064,000	12,801,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	629,000				5,888,000				629,000	5,888,000
Total current assets	158,827,000				72,789,000				158,827,000	72,789,000
Properties and equipment, net	5,191,000				4,275,000				5,191,000	4,275,000
Goodwill	79,251,000				80,098,000				79,251,000	80,098,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	6,219,000				8,966,000				6,219,000	8,966,000
Other noncurrent assets	6,423,000				308,000				6,423,000	308,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				8,377,000				0	8,377,000
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	255,911,000				174,813,000				255,911,000	174,813,000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities - continuing operations (including intercompany)	19,157,000				20,718,000				19,157,000	20,718,000
Current liabilities - discontinued operations	820,000				10,716,000				820,000	10,716,000
Long-term debt, notes and convertible debentures	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax liabilities	18,751,000				13,590,000				18,751,000	13,590,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	0				0				0	0
Total stockholders' equity	217,183,000				129,789,000				217,183,000	129,789,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	255,911,000				174,813,000				255,911,000	174,813,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									2,962,000	11,465,000	(5,065,000)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash received									0	0	0
Divestiture of business, net									0
Capital expenditures									(2,410,000)	(1,021,000)	(819,000)
Increase (decrease) in cash transfers to trusts for employee benefit costs									0	0	0
Other Investing Activities									(10,000)	(14,000)	0
Net cash flows used in investing activities									(2,420,000)	(1,035,000)	(819,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net payments on revolving credit facilities and Term A loan									0	0	0
Proceeds from long term borrowings and obligations									0	0
Payments on long-term borrowings and obligations									0	0	0
Fees paid for financing arrangements									0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash overdraft balance									0	0	0
Payments for Omnicare common stock repurchase									0	0
Dividends paid									0	0	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities									1,574,000	(6,957,000)	(3,499,000)
Proceeds from (payments for) Other Financing Activities including disc Ops									1,574,000	(6,957,000)	(3,499,000)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities									1,574,000	(6,957,000)	(3,499,000)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)									2,116,000	3,473,000	(9,383,000)
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options									0	0	0
Less increase in cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations									(1,000)	(4,000)	3,000
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations									2,115,000	3,469,000	(9,380,000)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				16,108,000				12,639,000	16,108,000	12,639,000	22,019,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	18,223,000				16,108,000				18,223,000	16,108,000	12,639,000
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net sales									125,808,000	139,451,000	129,882,000
Cost of sales									84,905,000	104,322,000	107,527,000
Gross profit									40,903,000	35,129,000	22,355,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses									11,677,000	15,250,000	7,569,000
Provision for doubtful accounts									1,929,000	2,239,000	1,859,000
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									0	0	0
Other miscellaneous charges									0	0	0
Operating income (loss)									27,297,000	17,640,000	12,927,000
Investment income									0	0	0
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									6,000	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									27,291,000	17,640,000	12,927,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									10,458,000	1,297,000	4,022,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations									16,833,000	16,343,000	8,905,000
Loss from discontinued operations									(3,183,000)	(34,889,000)	(10,493,000)
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									13,650,000	(18,546,000)	(1,588,000)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	18,223,000				16,108,000				18,223,000	16,108,000	12,639,000
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	119,614,000				25,085,000				119,614,000	25,085,000
Inventories	7,297,000				7,709,000				7,297,000	7,709,000
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	0				5,198,000				0	5,198,000
Other current assets	13,064,000				12,801,000				13,064,000	12,801,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	629,000				5,888,000				629,000	5,888,000
Total current assets	158,827,000				72,789,000				158,827,000	72,789,000
Properties and equipment, net	5,191,000				4,275,000				5,191,000	4,275,000
Goodwill	79,251,000				80,098,000				79,251,000	80,098,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	6,219,000				8,966,000				6,219,000	8,966,000
Other noncurrent assets	6,423,000				308,000				6,423,000	308,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				8,377,000				0	8,377,000
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	255,911,000				174,813,000				255,911,000	174,813,000
Cash and cash equivalents	18,223,000				16,108,000				18,223,000	16,108,000	12,639,000
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	119,614,000				25,085,000				119,614,000	25,085,000
Inventories	7,297,000				7,709,000				7,297,000	7,709,000
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	0				5,198,000				0	5,198,000
Other current assets	13,064,000				12,801,000				13,064,000	12,801,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	629,000				5,888,000				629,000	5,888,000
Total current assets	158,827,000				72,789,000				158,827,000	72,789,000
Properties and equipment, net	5,191,000				4,275,000				5,191,000	4,275,000
Goodwill	79,251,000				80,098,000				79,251,000	80,098,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	6,219,000				8,966,000				6,219,000	8,966,000
Other noncurrent assets	6,423,000				308,000				6,423,000	308,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				8,377,000				0	8,377,000
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	255,911,000				174,813,000				255,911,000	174,813,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									2,962,000	11,465,000	(5,065,000)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Convertible SeniorDebentures [Member]
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net sales									6,182,922,000	6,030,670,000	6,001,053,000
Cost of sales									4,805,825,000	4,694,440,000	4,566,837,000
Gross profit									1,377,097,000	1,336,230,000	1,434,216,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses									756,789,000	736,636,000	749,872,000
Provision for doubtful accounts									98,552,000	136,630,000	92,495,000
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									55,674,000	113,709,000	77,449,000
Other miscellaneous charges									16,093,000	149,129,000	28,349,000
Operating income									449,989,000	200,126,000	486,051,000
Investment income									(113,000)	8,671,000	8,784,000
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									(1,384,000)	(1,392,000)	(1,029,000)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									448,492,000	207,405,000	493,806,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									178,608,000	84,046,000	158,723,000
Income from continuing operations									269,884,000	123,359,000	335,083,000
Loss from discontinued operations									(74,608,000)	(120,573,000)	(22,772,000)
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									195,276,000	2,786,000	312,311,000
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	120,009,000				33,706,000				120,009,000	33,706,000	44,841,000
Restricted cash	2,336,000				2,019,000				2,336,000	2,019,000
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	931,314,000				1,011,755,000				931,314,000	1,011,755,000
Inventories	419,378,000				418,965,000				419,378,000	418,965,000
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	153,989,000				151,084,000				153,989,000	151,084,000
Other current assets	205,534,000				332,069,000				205,534,000	332,069,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	1,238,000				47,254,000				1,238,000	47,254,000
Total current assets	1,833,798,000				1,996,852,000				1,833,798,000	1,996,852,000
Properties and equipment, net	225,240,000				204,701,000				225,240,000	204,701,000
Goodwill	4,247,267,000				4,182,909,000				4,247,267,000	4,182,909,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	238,563,000				259,809,000				238,563,000	259,809,000
Other noncurrent assets	107,075,000				109,246,000				107,075,000	109,246,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	73,000				49,329,000				73,000	49,329,000
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	6,652,016,000				6,802,846,000				6,652,016,000	6,802,846,000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities - continuing operations (including intercompany)	472,466,000				494,911,000				472,466,000	494,911,000
Current liabilities - discontinued operations	8,100,000				22,361,000				8,100,000	22,361,000
Long-term debt, notes and convertible debentures	11,107,000				10,425,000				11,107,000	10,425,000
Deferred income tax liabilities	516,843,000				452,569,000				516,843,000	452,569,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	50,476,000				56,367,000				50,476,000	56,367,000
Total stockholders' equity	5,593,024,000				5,766,213,000				5,593,024,000	5,766,213,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	6,652,016,000				6,802,846,000				6,652,016,000	6,802,846,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									668,664,000	455,389,000	548,184,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash received									(101,933,000)	(111,812,000)	(92,889,000)
Divestiture of business, net									13,099,000
Capital expenditures									(62,806,000)	(23,517,000)	(29,231,000)
Increase (decrease) in cash transfers to trusts for employee benefit costs									(275,000)	11,082,000	(10,547,000)
Other Investing Activities									(3,496,000)	(1,805,000)	(12,170,000)
Net cash flows used in investing activities									(155,411,000)	(126,052,000)	(144,837,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net payments on revolving credit facilities and Term A loan									0	0	0
Proceeds from long term borrowings and obligations									0	0
Payments on long-term borrowings and obligations									0	0	0
Fees paid for financing arrangements									0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash overdraft balance									5,753,000	8,477,000	182,000
Payments for Omnicare common stock repurchase									0	0
Dividends paid									0	0	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities									(432,702,000)	(349,783,000)	(421,982,000)
Proceeds from (payments for) Other Financing Activities including disc Ops									(432,702,000)	(349,783,000)	(421,982,000)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities									(426,949,000)	(341,306,000)	(421,800,000)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)									86,304,000	(11,969,000)	(18,453,000)
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options									0	0	0
Less increase in cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations									(1,000)	834,000	(409,000)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations									86,303,000	(11,135,000)	(18,862,000)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				33,706,000				44,841,000	33,706,000	44,841,000	63,703,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	120,009,000				33,706,000				120,009,000	33,706,000	44,841,000
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net sales									6,182,922,000	6,030,670,000	6,001,053,000
Cost of sales									4,805,825,000	4,694,440,000	4,566,837,000
Gross profit									1,377,097,000	1,336,230,000	1,434,216,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses									756,789,000	736,636,000	749,872,000
Provision for doubtful accounts									98,552,000	136,630,000	92,495,000
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									55,674,000	113,709,000	77,449,000
Other miscellaneous charges									16,093,000	149,129,000	28,349,000
Operating income (loss)									449,989,000	200,126,000	486,051,000
Investment income									(113,000)	8,671,000	8,784,000
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									(1,384,000)	(1,392,000)	(1,029,000)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									448,492,000	207,405,000	493,806,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									178,608,000	84,046,000	158,723,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations									269,884,000	123,359,000	335,083,000
Loss from discontinued operations									(74,608,000)	(120,573,000)	(22,772,000)
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									195,276,000	2,786,000	312,311,000
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	120,009,000				33,706,000				120,009,000	33,706,000	44,841,000
Restricted cash	2,336,000				2,019,000				2,336,000	2,019,000
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	931,314,000				1,011,755,000				931,314,000	1,011,755,000
Inventories	419,378,000				418,965,000				419,378,000	418,965,000
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	153,989,000				151,084,000				153,989,000	151,084,000
Other current assets	205,534,000				332,069,000				205,534,000	332,069,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	1,238,000				47,254,000				1,238,000	47,254,000
Total current assets	1,833,798,000				1,996,852,000				1,833,798,000	1,996,852,000
Properties and equipment, net	225,240,000				204,701,000				225,240,000	204,701,000
Goodwill	4,247,267,000				4,182,909,000				4,247,267,000	4,182,909,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	238,563,000				259,809,000				238,563,000	259,809,000
Other noncurrent assets	107,075,000				109,246,000				107,075,000	109,246,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	73,000				49,329,000				73,000	49,329,000
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	6,652,016,000				6,802,846,000				6,652,016,000	6,802,846,000
Cash and cash equivalents	120,009,000				33,706,000				120,009,000	33,706,000	44,841,000
Restricted cash	2,336,000				2,019,000				2,336,000	2,019,000
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	931,314,000				1,011,755,000				931,314,000	1,011,755,000
Inventories	419,378,000				418,965,000				419,378,000	418,965,000
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	153,989,000				151,084,000				153,989,000	151,084,000
Other current assets	205,534,000				332,069,000				205,534,000	332,069,000
Current assets of discontinued operations	1,238,000				47,254,000				1,238,000	47,254,000
Total current assets	1,833,798,000				1,996,852,000				1,833,798,000	1,996,852,000
Properties and equipment, net	225,240,000				204,701,000				225,240,000	204,701,000
Goodwill	4,247,267,000				4,182,909,000				4,247,267,000	4,182,909,000
Identifiable intangible assets, net	238,563,000				259,809,000				238,563,000	259,809,000
Other noncurrent assets	107,075,000				109,246,000				107,075,000	109,246,000
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	73,000				49,329,000				73,000	49,329,000
Investment in subsidiaries	0				0				0	0
Total assets	6,652,016,000				6,802,846,000				6,652,016,000	6,802,846,000
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities									668,664,000	455,389,000	548,184,000
Consolidating, Eliminating Adjustments [Member] | Senior Notes Payable [Member]
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									0	0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts									0	0	0
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									0	0	0
Other miscellaneous charges									0	0	0
Operating income									0	0	0
Investment income									0	0	0
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									0	0	0
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									0	0	0
Income from continuing operations									0	0	0
Loss from discontinued operations									0	0	0
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									(194,371,000)	(1,907,000)	(311,429,000)
Net income									(194,371,000)	(1,907,000)	(311,429,000)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0				0				0	0
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	(109,129,000)				(10,847,000)				(109,129,000)	(10,847,000)
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	(2,695,000)				(440,000)				(2,695,000)	(440,000)
Other current assets	0				0				0	0
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	(111,824,000)				(11,287,000)				(111,824,000)	(11,287,000)
Properties and equipment, net	0				0				0	0
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	0				0				0	0
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	(5,593,155,000)				(5,766,316,000)				(5,593,155,000)	(5,766,316,000)
Total assets	(5,704,979,000)				(5,777,603,000)				(5,704,979,000)	(5,777,603,000)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities - continuing operations (including intercompany)	(109,129,000)				(10,847,000)				(109,129,000)	(10,847,000)
Current liabilities - discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Long-term debt, notes and convertible debentures	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax liabilities	(2,695,000)				(440,000)				(2,695,000)	(440,000)
Other noncurrent liabilities	0				0				0	0
Total stockholders' equity	(5,593,155,000)				(5,766,316,000)				(5,593,155,000)	(5,766,316,000)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	(5,704,979,000)				(5,777,603,000)				(5,704,979,000)	(5,777,603,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				0					0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0				0				0	0
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									0	0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts									0	0	0
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									0	0	0
Other miscellaneous charges									0	0	0
Operating income (loss)									0	0	0
Investment income									0	0	0
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									0	0	0
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations									0	0	0
Loss from discontinued operations									0	0	0
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									(194,371,000)	(1,907,000)	(311,429,000)
Net income									(194,371,000)	(1,907,000)	(311,429,000)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0				0				0	0
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	(109,129,000)				(10,847,000)				(109,129,000)	(10,847,000)
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	(2,695,000)				(440,000)				(2,695,000)	(440,000)
Other current assets	0				0				0	0
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	(111,824,000)				(11,287,000)				(111,824,000)	(11,287,000)
Properties and equipment, net	0				0				0	0
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	0				0				0	0
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	(5,593,155,000)				(5,766,316,000)				(5,593,155,000)	(5,766,316,000)
Total assets	(5,704,979,000)				(5,777,603,000)				(5,704,979,000)	(5,777,603,000)
Cash and cash equivalents	0				0				0	0
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	(109,129,000)				(10,847,000)				(109,129,000)	(10,847,000)
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	(2,695,000)				(440,000)				(2,695,000)	(440,000)
Other current assets	0				0				0	0
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	(111,824,000)				(11,287,000)				(111,824,000)	(11,287,000)
Properties and equipment, net	0				0				0	0
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	0				0				0	0
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	(5,593,155,000)				(5,766,316,000)				(5,593,155,000)	(5,766,316,000)
Total assets	(5,704,979,000)				(5,777,603,000)				(5,704,979,000)	(5,777,603,000)
Consolidating, Eliminating Adjustments [Member] | Convertible SeniorDebentures [Member]
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Senior Notes Payable) [Abstract]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									0	0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts									0	0	0
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									0	0	0
Other miscellaneous charges									0	0	0
Operating income									0	0	0
Investment income									0	0	0
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									0	0	0
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									0	0	0
Income from continuing operations									0	0	0
Loss from discontinued operations									0	0	0
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									(194,371,000)	(1,907,000)	(311,429,000)
Net income									(194,371,000)	(1,907,000)	(311,429,000)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0				0				0	0
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	(177,000)				0				(177,000)	0
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	(545,000)				(440,000)				(545,000)	(440,000)
Other current assets	0				0				0	0
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	(722,000)				(440,000)				(722,000)	(440,000)
Properties and equipment, net	0				0				0	0
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	0				0				0	0
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	(5,593,155,000)				(5,766,316,000)				(5,593,155,000)	(5,766,316,000)
Total assets	(5,593,877,000)				(5,766,756,000)				(5,593,877,000)	(5,766,756,000)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities - continuing operations (including intercompany)	(177,000)				0				(177,000)	0
Current liabilities - discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Long-term debt, notes and convertible debentures	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax liabilities	(545,000)				(440,000)				(545,000)	(440,000)
Other noncurrent liabilities	0				0				0	0
Total stockholders' equity	(5,593,155,000)				(5,766,316,000)				(5,593,155,000)	(5,766,316,000)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	(5,593,877,000)				(5,766,756,000)				(5,593,877,000)	(5,766,756,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				0					0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0				0				0	0
Summary Consolidating Statements of Income (Guaranteed Convertible Senior Debentures) [Abstract]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Gross profit									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									0	0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts									0	0	0
Settlement, litigation and other related charges									0	0	0
Other miscellaneous charges									0	0	0
Operating income (loss)									0	0	0
Investment income									0	0	0
Interest expense, including amortization of discount on convertible notes									0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									0	0	0
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations									0	0	0
Loss from discontinued operations									0	0	0
Equity of net income (loss) of subsidiaries									(194,371,000)	(1,907,000)	(311,429,000)
Net income									(194,371,000)	(1,907,000)	(311,429,000)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0				0				0	0
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	(177,000)				0				(177,000)	0
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	(545,000)				(440,000)				(545,000)	(440,000)
Other current assets	0				0				0	0
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	(722,000)				(440,000)				(722,000)	(440,000)
Properties and equipment, net	0				0				0	0
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	0				0				0	0
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	(5,593,155,000)				(5,766,316,000)				(5,593,155,000)	(5,766,316,000)
Total assets	(5,593,877,000)				(5,766,756,000)				(5,593,877,000)	(5,766,756,000)
Cash and cash equivalents	0				0				0	0
Restricted cash	0				0				0	0
Accounts receivable, net (including intercompany)	(177,000)				0				(177,000)	0
Inventories	0				0				0	0
Deferred income tax benefits, net-current	(545,000)				(440,000)				(545,000)	(440,000)
Other current assets	0				0				0	0
Current assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Total current assets	(722,000)				(440,000)				(722,000)	(440,000)
Properties and equipment, net	0				0				0	0
Goodwill	0				0				0	0
Identifiable intangible assets, net	0				0				0	0
Other noncurrent assets	0				0				0	0
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0				0				0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	(5,593,155,000)				(5,766,316,000)				(5,593,155,000)	(5,766,316,000)
Total assets	$ (5,593,877,000)				$ (5,766,756,000)				$ (5,593,877,000)	$ (5,766,756,000)