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Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | $ 780,827 | $ 796,664 |
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Ranexa [Member]
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| Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | 688,400 | 688,400 |
| Accumulated Amortization | 106,104 | 97,099 |
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Lexiscan [Member]
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| Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | 262,800 | 262,800 |
| Accumulated Amortization | 76,159 | 69,723 |
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Other [Member]
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| Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | 24,995 | 24,995 |
| Accumulated Amortization | 13,105 | 12,709 |
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Total [Member]
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| Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | 976,195 | 976,195 |
| Accumulated Amortization | $ 195,368 | $ 179,531 |