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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Lease expense under our operating leases $ 48.1 $ 41.7 $ 37.3
Purchase Commitments, 2012 990.2    
Purchase Commitments, 2013 119.9    
Purchase Commitments, 2014 82.6    
Purchase Commitments, 2015 64.6    
Purchase Commitments, 2016 60.7    
Actual payments for purchases related to active pharmaceutical ingredients $ 1,530.0 $ 835.7 $ 1,030.0
Maximum [Member]
     
Operating lease expiration date 2030    
Minimum [Member]
     
Operating lease expiration date 2012    
Seattle Washington [Member]
     
Operating lease expiration date 2020    
Contractual term of operating lease 10    
Extended lease expiration date 2035