Cumulative probability of milestones being achieved, used as an input to measure fair value.

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Estimated quarterly royalties payable on net sales of relevant products, used as an input to measure fair value.

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- Definition

Future forecast royalties receivable at relevant contractual royalty rates, used as an input to measure fair value.

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- Definition

Periods in which milestones are expected to be achieved, used as an input to measure fair value.

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- Definition

Probability weightings applied to different sales scenarios, used as an input to measure fair value.

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- Definition

Decline in forecast peak sales, used as an input to measure fair value.

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- Definition

This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements.

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

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 820

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 2

-Subparagraph (a)

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- Definition

Adjustment to the discount rate used to measure fair value for lack of ability to convert business interests into cash quickly.

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-SubTopic 10

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-Paragraph 2

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- Definition

The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an intangible asset (excluding goodwill) to fair value.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 28

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.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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This element represents the aggregate of the liabilities reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements.

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Fair Value Measurement (Quantitative Information About Recurring and Non-recurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Fair Value Inputs
Impairment of intangible assets	$ 19.9	$ 27.0	$ 19.9	$ 27.0
Recurring Basis \| Contingent Consideration Payable \| Minimum
Fair Value Inputs
Assumed market participant discount rate			2.10%
Cumulative probability of milestones being achieved			18.00%
Periods in which milestones are expected to be achieved	2014		2014
Forecast quarterly royalties payable on net sales of relevant products	1.0		1.0
Recurring Basis \| Contingent Consideration Payable \| Maximum
Fair Value Inputs
Assumed market participant discount rate			8.80%
Cumulative probability of milestones being achieved			57.00%
Periods in which milestones are expected to be achieved	2024		2024
Forecast quarterly royalties payable on net sales of relevant products	7.6		7.6
Recurring Basis \| Contingent Consideration Payable \| Income approach (probability weighted discounted cash flow)
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Liabilities	597.8		597.8
Recurring Basis \| Contingent Consideration Receivable
Fair Value Inputs
Assumed market participant discount rate			5.90%
Recurring Basis \| Contingent Consideration Receivable \| Minimum
Fair Value Inputs
Probability weightings applied to different sales scenarios			10.00%
Future forecast royalties receivable at relevant contractual royalty rates	5		5
Recurring Basis \| Contingent Consideration Receivable \| Maximum
Fair Value Inputs
Probability weightings applied to different sales scenarios			45.00%
Future forecast royalties receivable at relevant contractual royalty rates	158		158
Recurring Basis \| Contingent Consideration Receivable \| Income approach (probability weighted discounted cash flow)
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets	39.6		39.6
Nonrecurring Basis \| Movetis-related IPR&D intangible assets
Fair Value Inputs
Assumed market participant discount rate			8.90%
Decline in forecast peak sales			50.00%
Nonrecurring Basis \| Movetis-related IPR&D intangible assets \| Income approach (discounted cash flow)
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets	$ 20.3		$ 20.3