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Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 976,195 $ 973,295
Accumulated Amortization 179,531 109,902
Ranexa [Member]
   
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 688,400 688,400
Accumulated Amortization 97,099 54,795
Lexiscan [Member]
   
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 262,800 262,800
Accumulated Amortization 69,723 43,979
Other [Member]
   
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 24,995 22,095
Accumulated Amortization $ 12,709 $ 11,128