v2.4.0.8
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Average Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives                 12 months    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum                 8 years    
Depreciation                 $ 774.8 $ 754.0 $ 732.4
Interest Costs, Capitalized During Period                 24.1 21.0 25.7
Operating Leases, Rent Expense                 227.2 262.2 267.4
Collaboration and other revenue                 707.5 633.0 681.7
Revenue $ 5,808.8 $ 5,772.6 $ 5,929.7 $ 5,602.0 $ 5,957.3 $ 5,443.3 $ 5,600.7 $ 5,602.0 $ 23,113.1 $ 22,603.4 $ 24,286.5
Minimum [Member]
                     
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum                 3 years    
Minimum [Member] | Building [Member]
                     
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum                 12 years    
Minimum [Member] | Equipment [Member]
                     
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum                 3 years    
Maximum [Member]
                     
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum                 20 years    
Maximum [Member] | Building [Member]
                     
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum                 50 years    
Maximum [Member] | Equipment [Member]
                     
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum                 18 years