Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | Sep. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | $ 814,071 | $ 863,393 |
Ranexa [Member] | ||
| Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | 688,400 | 688,400 |
| Accumulated Amortization | 86,523 | 54,795 |
Lexiscan [Member] | ||
| Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | 262,800 | 262,800 |
| Accumulated Amortization | 63,287 | 43,979 |
Other [Member] | ||
| Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | 24,995 | 22,095 |
| Accumulated Amortization | 12,314 | 11,128 |
Total [Member] | ||
| Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | 976,195 | 973,295 |
| Accumulated Amortization | $ 162,124 | $ 109,902 |