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Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Paranthetical XBRL Tags (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets, Acquisitions $ 9us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance $ 9us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance
Acquisitions [Member]    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets, Acquisitions $ 6us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= gild_AcquisitionsMember
$ 7us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= gild_AcquisitionsMember