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Acquisitions, Divestitures, Collaborative Arrangements and Equity-Method Investments - Discontinued Operations - Net of Tax Related to Capsugel Business (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Income from discontinued operations-net of tax $ 8 $ 88 $ 97
Gain/(loss) on sale of discontinued operations-net of tax 1,304 (11) 17
Discontinued operations-net of tax 1,312 77 114
Capsugel [Member]
      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Revenues 507 752 740
Pre-tax (loss)/income from discontinued operations 31 140 148
Provision for taxes on income 23 [1],[2] 52 [1],[2] 51 [1],[2]
Income from discontinued operations-net of tax 8 88 97
Pre-tax gain/(loss) on sale of discontinued operations 1,688 (11) 15
Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income 384 [3],[4]   (2) [3],[4]
Gain/(loss) on sale of discontinued operations-net of tax 1,304 (11) 17
Discontinued operations-net of tax $ 1,312 $ 77 $ 114
[1] Deferred tax amounts are not significant for 2011.
[2] Includes deferred tax expense of $16 million and $8 million, respectively for 2010 and 2009.
[3] Includes a deferred tax expense of $190 million for 2011.
[4] Deferred tax amounts are not significant for 2010 and 2009.