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Subsequent Event (Details) (Subsequent Event, Developed markets branded generics pharmaceuticals business, Mylan, USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Jul. 14, 2014
Subsequent Event | Developed markets branded generics pharmaceuticals business | Mylan
   
Subsequent event    
Value of business sold for equity interests in newly formed public company   $ 5.3
Sales of disposal group $ 2