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