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Deferred tax expense/(benefit) Discontinued Operation Deferred Tax Effect Of Income Loss From Discontinued Operation During Phase Out Period Deferred income tax expense or benefit attributable to income or loss from discontinued operations during the phase-out period. Disclosure - Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans - Expected Future Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans - Expected Future Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] U.S. Qualified Pension Plans [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] U.S. Supplemental (Non-Qualified) Pension Plans [Member] United States Supplemental Non Qualified Pension Plans Of U S Entity Defined Benefit [Member] United States Supplemental Non Qualified Pension Plans Of U S Entity Defined Benefit [Member] International Pension Plans [Member] Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Postretirement Plans [Member] United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Expected contributions in next fiscal year Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year Expected benefit payments: Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2013 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months 2014 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two 2015 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three 2016 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four 2017 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five 2018-2022 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter Disclosure - Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans - Obligations and Funded Status [Abstract] Disclosure - Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans - Obligations and Funded Status [Abstract] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Change in benefit obligation: Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Benefit obligation, beginning Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Employee contributions Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants Plan amendments Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments Changes in actuarial assumptions and other Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Foreign exchange impact Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss) Acquisitions Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation Curtailments Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments Settlements Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation Special termination benefits Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits Benefits paid Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid Benefit obligation ending Change in plan assets: Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward] Fair value of plan assets, beginning Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Actual gain on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Company contributions Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Foreign exchange impact Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets Acquisitions Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Plan Assets Settlements Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets Fair value of plan assets, ending Funded status-Plan assets less than the benefit obligation at end of year Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair value inputs Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Fair value inputs Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair value inputs Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis] Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain] Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] In Process Research And Development [Member] In Process Research And Development [Member] In Process Research And Development [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Other Expense [Member] Other Expense [Member] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Intangible assets, fair value Intangible Assets Fair Value Disclosure This element represents intangible assets fair value disclosure. Impairment charges Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Disclosure - Lease Commitments [Abstract] Disclosure - Lease Commitments [Abstract] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] 2013 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2014 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years AFTER 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Revenues Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Pre-tax income/(loss) from discontinued operations Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, before Income Tax Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period Income/(loss) from discontinued operations––net of tax Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax Pre-tax gain/(loss) on sale of discontinued operations Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Provision for taxes on income Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation Gain/(loss) on sale of discontinued operations––net of tax Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Discontinued operations––net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss Before Allocation To Noncontrolling Interests To Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss Before Allocation To Noncontrolling Interests To Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Asset write-offs and impairment charges Asset Impairment Charges (Gain)/loss on sale of discontinued operations Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, before Income Tax Deferred taxes from continuing operations Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred taxes from discontinued operations Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Discontinued Operations The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to discontinued operations. Benefit plan contributions (in excess of)/less than expense Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions Less Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Expense The amount of cash or cash equivalents contributed during the reporting period by the entity to fund its pension plans and its non-pension postretirement benefit plans less the amount of pension and other postretirement benefit costs recognized during the period for defined benefit plans (periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain or loss on assets, prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain or loss due to settlements or curtailments). Other non-cash adjustments, net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Other changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Other tax accounts, net Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchases of property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of short-term investments Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments Proceeds from redemptions and sales of short-term investments Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Short-term Investments Net proceeds from redemptions and sales of short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or less Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments Purchases of long-term investments Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities Proceeds from redemptions and sales of long-term investments Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Long-term Investments Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Proceeds from sale of businesses Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Other investing activities Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from short-term borrowings Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Principal payments on short-term borrowings Repayments Of Short Term Debt Maturing In More Than Three Months Net Of Repayments Of Short Term Debt Maturing In Three Months Or Less The cash outflow from a repayment of a borrowing having initial term of repayment of more than three months but less than one year or one operating cycle (if the normal cycle is more than one year) and may include the cash outflow from a repayment of a borrowing having initial term of repayment within three months net of the cash inflow of a borrowing having initial term of repayment within three months. Net payments on short-term borrowings with original maturities of 90 days or less Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt, Maturing in Three Months or Less Principal payments on long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Purchases of common stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Cash dividends paid Payments of Ordinary Dividends Other financing activities Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, ending Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid during the period for: Cash Paid During Period For [Abstract] Cash Paid During Period For [Abstract] Income taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net Interest Interest Paid, Net Disclosure - Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans - Healthcare Cost Trend Rate Assumptions [Abstract] Disclosure - Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans - Healthcare Cost Trend Rate Assumptions [Abstract] Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Disclosure - Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans - Plan Assets [Abstract] Disclosure - Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans - Plan Assets [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis] Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] Equity Securities [Member] Equity Securities [Member] Debt Securities [Member] Debt Securities [Member] Other Investments [Member] Other Investment [Member] This category includes information about other investments not specifically identified. Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Allocations [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Allocations [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Allocations [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Allocations [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Allocations [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Allocations [Domain] Global Equity Securities [Member] Global Equity Securities [Member] Global Equity Securities [Member] Equity Commingled Funds [Member] Commingled Equity Funds [Member] Commingled Equity Funds [Member] Fixed Income Commingled Funds [Member] Fixed Income Funds [Member] Government Bonds [Member] Government Bonds [Member] Government Bonds [Member] Corporate debt [Member] Corporate Debt Securities [Member] Private Equity Funds [Member] Private Equity Funds [Member] Insurance Contracts [Member] Insurance Contracts [Member] Insurance Contracts [Member] Other [Member] Other Funds [Member] Other Funds [Member] Fair Value Of Plan Assets Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Major Customers [Axis] Major Customers [Axis] Name of Major Customer [Domain] Name of Major Customer [Domain] Domestic Wholesaler one [Member] Domestic Wholesaler one [Member] Domestic wholesaler one [Member] Domestic Wholesaler two [Member] Domestic Wholesaler two [Member] Domestic Wholesaler two [Member] Domestic Wholesaler three [Member] Domestic Wholesaler three [Member] Domestic Wholesaler three [Member] Three largest U.S. wholesaler customers [Member] Wholesaler Customer [Member] Wholesaler Customer [Member] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Sales Revenue Exceeded 500 Million outside the U.S. [Member] Sales Revenue Exceeded 500 Million [Member] Sales Revenue Exceeded 500 Million [Member] Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] United States UNITED STATES Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of operating segments (in operating segments) Number of Operating Segments Total assets Assets Percentage of total revenues, by customer Percentage of total revenues, by customer Percentage of total revenues contributed by a single customer. Base concentration of revenue amount Concentration Risk For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to quantitative amount, which serves as the "benchmark" (or denominator) in the equation, this concept represents the concentration amount by concentration type. Number of countries outside the U.S Concentration Risk1 For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to a quantitative amount, this concept represents the number of concentration risks by concentration type. Percentage of Total Revenues, by Country Percentage of Total Revenues, by Country Percentage of total revenues contributed by a single country. Percentage of total accounts receivable Percentage Of Total Accounts Receivable Percentage of total accounts receivable represented by major customers. Number of largest US customers Number Of Customers Number of largest U.S. wholesale customers who represent more than 10% of the total revenues. Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earning Per Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Disclosure - Taxes on Income - Provision for Taxes on Income [Abstract] Disclosure - Taxes on Income - Provision for Taxes on Income [Abstract] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] International International [Member] International [Member] Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Line Items] Current federal income taxes Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) Current state and local income taxes Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred federal income taxes Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred state and local income taxes Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total U.S. tax provision/(benefit) Income Tax Expense Benefit Domestic Continuing Operations The sum of the current income tax expense (benefit) and the deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to domestic continuing operations. Current income taxes Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income taxes Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total international tax provision Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations Provision for taxes on income Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Schedule of Selected Income Statement Information by Segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Revenues by Geographic Region Revenues By Geography [Text Block] Tabular disclosure of information concerning the amount of revenue from external customers attributed to identified geographic areas which revenue is material. Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Region Long Lived Assets By Geography Tabular disclosure of information concerning material long-lived assets (excluding financial instruments, customer relationships with financial institutions, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred taxes assets) located in identified geographic areas. Schedule of Significant Product Revenues Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block] Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] Share-Based Payments Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Disclosure - Financial Instruments - Long-Term Debt [Abstract] Disclosure - Financial Instruments - Long-Term Debt [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Type [Axis] Debt Type [Axis] Pertinent information about each debt arrangement, by type of debt. Debt Type [Domain] Debt Type [Domain] Identification of the type of debt. Notes And Other Debt At 5.28 2012-2018 [Member] Notes And Other Debt At 5.2820122018 [Member] Notes And Other Debt At 5.28 2012-2018 [Member] Notes And Other Debt At 6.51 2021-2036 [Member] Notes And Other Debt At 6.51202102036 [Member] Notes And Other Debt At 6.51 2021-2036 [Member] Foreign currency notes and other foreign currency debt with a weighted average interest rate 2.48 2014-2016 [Member] Foreign Currency Notes And Other Foreign Currency Debt With A Weighted Average Interest Rate 2.4820142016 [Member] Foreign currency notes and other foreign currency debt with a weighted average interest rate 2.48 2014-2016 [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument Callable Principal Amount Percentage Debt Instrument Callable Principal Amount Percentage The rate, based on the principal amount, at which a debt instrument amount can be called. Debt Instrument Callable US Treasury Rate Margin Percentage Debt Instrument Callable US Treasury Rate Margin Percentage The margin rate, in addition to the U.S. Treasury rate (benchmark rate), at which a debt instrument amount can be called. The margin rate is the rate charged in addition to the benchmark rate. Debt Instrument Callable Government Bond Rate Margin Percentage Debt Instrument Callable Government Bond Rate Margin Percentage The margin rate, in addition to a comparable government bond rate (benchmark rate), at which a debt instrument amount can be called. The margin rate is the rate charged in addition to the benchmark rate. Long Term Debt Weighted Average Maturity Long Term Debt Weighted Average Maturity The average maturing time of long term debt. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Indefinite-lived and Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule Of Indefinitelived And Finitelived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Indefinite-lived and Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Developed Technology Rights [Member] Developed Technology Rights [Member] Brands [Member] Finite Lived Brands [Member] Finite Lived Brands [Member] License Agreements [Member] Licensing Agreements [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite Lived Brands [Member] Indefinite Lived Brands [Member] Indefinite Lived Brands [Member] Trademarks [Member] Trademarks [Member] Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Finite-lived intangible assets, less accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Brands Indefinite Lived Brands Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date for brands. Brands represent the amortized or unamortized cost associated with trade names and know-how, as the products themselves no longer receive patent protection. In-process research and development Indefinite Lived Inprocess Research And Development Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date for in-process research and development. In-process research and development assets that have not yet received regulatory approval and are required to be classified as indefinite- lived assets until the successful completion or the abandonment of the associated research and development effort. During the development period after acquisition, these assets will not be amortized until approval is obtained. Trademarks Indefinite-Lived Trademarks Total indefinite-lived intangible assets Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible assets, gross carrying amount Intangible Assets Gross Excluding Goodwill The gross carrying amount of all identifiable Intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date. Identifiable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Expected to be Amortized into 2012 Net Periodic Benefit Costs Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts That Will Be Amortized From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Expense In Next Fiscal Year Schedule of amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income/(expense) in the next fiscal year. Schedule of Assumptions Used Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block] Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block] Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block] Schedule of Analysis of the Changes in the Benefit Obligations, Plan assets and Accounting Funded Status of Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plan Change In Benefit Obligations Plan Assets And Funded Status Schedule of changes in benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status. Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Long-Term Target Asset Allocations Ranges and the Percentage of the Fair Value of Plan Assets Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Average Long Term Target Asset Allocations And Percentage Of Fair Value Of Plan Assets Schedule of weighted average long term target asset allocations and percentage of fair value of plan assets. Schedule of Expected Future Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Cash Flow Schedule of expected future cash flows related to defined benefit plans. Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Inventories [Table] Schedule Of Inventories [Table] Schedule of Inventories [Table] Inventories [Line Items] Inventories [Line Items] Inventories [Line Items] Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Work-in-process Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Raw materials and supplies Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves Total inventories Inventory, Net Noncurrent portion not included above Inventory, Noncurrent Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Amortization of: Amortization Of [Abstract] Amortization of: [Abstract] Actuarial losses(e) Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Prior service credits Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Curtailments and settlements––net Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments Special termination benefits Defined Benefit Plan, Other Costs Net periodic benefit costs Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax Total amount recognized in comprehensive income Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost And Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Before Tax Period Increase Decrease The total amount recognized in net periodic benefit costs and other comprehensive (income)/expense for defined benefit plans for the period. Equity [Abstract] Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Deductions-Net Schedule Of Other Income Deductions Net [Text Block] Schedule of other income deductions net. Schedule of Additional Information About Intangible Assets Impaired Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Employee Termination Costs [Member] Employee Severance [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Estimated employee terminations Estimated Employee Terminations Item represents the expected reduction of the workforce due to cost-reduction initiatives. Other current liabilities Restructuring Reserve, Current Other noncurrent liabilities Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent Disclosure - Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Disclosure - Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Building [Member] Building [Member] Machinery and equipment [Member] Machinery and Equipment [Member] Furniture, fixtures and other [Member] Furniture, fixtures and other [Member] Represents a) Long lived, depreciable assets, commonly used in offices and stores, and b) Other long term capitalized assets related to property plant and equipment not otherwise previously categorized. Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] USEFUL LIVES (YEARS) Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Land Land Buildings Buildings and Improvements, Gross Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment, Gross Furniture, fixtures and other Furniture And Fixtures Gross And Property Plant And Equipment Other Carrying amount at the balance sheet date for long-lived, depreciable asset commonly used in offices and stores. Examples include desks, chairs, and store fixtures. This element also represents capitalized assets classified as property, plant and equipment not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Construction in progress Construction in Progress, Gross Total property, plant and equipment before accumulated depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less: Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Total property, plant and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements And Accounting Policies [Abstract] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements And Accounting Policies [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Adoption of New Accounting Standards New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Estimates and Assumptions Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Acquisitions Business Combinations and Other Purchase of Business Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Translation Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenues Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cost of Sales and Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Selling, Informational and Administrative Expenses Selling General And Administrative Expenses And Advertising Costs Policy [Text Block] Describes the nature of and identifies the significant items comprising an entity's selling, general and administrative (or similar) report caption. Also, describes an entity's accounting policy for advertising costs. For those costs that cannot be capitalized, discloses whether such costs are expended as incurred or the first period in which the advertising takes place. For direct response advertising costs that are capitalized, describes those assets and the accounting policy used, including a description of the qualifying activity, the types of costs capitalized and the related amortization period. An entity also may disclose its accounting policy for cooperative advertising arrangements. Research and Development Expenses Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block] Amortization of Intangible Assets, Depreciation and Certain Long-Lived Assets Amortization of Intangible Assets, Depreciation and Certain Long-Lived Assets [Policy Text Block] Describes an entity's accounting policy for goodwill and intangible assets, finite-lived intangible assets and property, plant and equipment. In relation to goodwill and intangible assets, this accounting policy also may address how an entity assesses and measures impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. In relation to finite-lived intangible assets, this accounting policy also may address: (1) the amortization method used (2) the useful lives of such assets (3) how the entity assesses and measures impairment of such assets. In relation to property, plant and equipment this accounting policy may include the basis of such assets, depreciation methods used and estimated useful lives, the entity's capitalization policy, including its accounting treatment for costs incurred for repairs and maintenance activities, whether such asset balances include capitalized interest and the method by which such is calculated, how disposals of such assets are accounted for and how impairment of such assets is assessed and recognized. Restructuring Charges and Certain Acquisition-Related Costs Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash Equivalents and Statement of Cash Flows Cash Equivalents and Statement of Cash Flows [Policy Text Block] A description of a company's a) cash and cash equivalents accounting policy and b) policy regarding presentation of financial instruments in the cash flow statement. An entity shall disclose its policy for determining which items are treated as cash equivalents. Other information that may be disclosed includes (1) the nature of any restrictions on the entity's use of its cash and cash equivalents, (2) whether the entity's cash and cash equivalents are insured or expose the entity to credit risk, (3) the classification of any negative balance accounts (overdrafts), and (4) the carrying basis of cash equivalents (for example, at cost) and whether the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value. Cash includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the customer may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. In addition, cash equivalents include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three-years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Investments and Derivative Financial Instruments Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities and Income Tax Contingencies Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block] Legal and Environmental Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block] Share-Based Payments Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Disclosure - Share-Based Payments - Valuation Assumptions of Total Shareholder Return Units [Abstract] Disclosure - Share-Based Payments - Valuation Assumptions of Total Shareholder Return Units [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Total Shareholder Return Units [Member] Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Expected dividend yield Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Risk-free interest rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected stock price volatility Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Contractual term (years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Cost of Sales [Member] Cost of Sales [Member] Selling Informational And Administrative Expenses [Member] Selling Informational And Administrative Expenses [Member] Selling Informational And Administrative Expenses [Member] Research and Development Expenses [Member] Research and Development Expense [Member] Transaction costs Business Combination Acquisition Related Costs Transaction Costs This element represents external costs directly related to effecting a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other similar services. Integration costs Business Combination, Integration Related Costs Restructuring charges: Restructuring Charges [Abstract] Employee termination costs Employee Termination Costs The charge against earnings in the period for known and estimated costs of termination benefits provided to current employees that are involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, including costs or losses pertaining to an entity newly acquired in a business combination as defined by generally accepted accounting principles and costs associated with one-time termination benefits. Asset impairments Impairment Of Long Lived Assets And Other Charges The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use and other related charges. Exit costs Business Exit Costs Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs Restructuring Charges And Acquisition Related Costs This element represents (i) restructuring charges, which are amounts charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a program that is planned and controlled by management, and materially changes either the scope of a business undertaken by an entity, or the manner in which that business is conducted; and (ii) acquisition-related costs, which are costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs can include transaction costs such as banking, legal, accounting and other costs directly related to effect a business combination as well as external, incremental costs of integration planning that are directly related to a business combination, including costs associated with preparing for systems and other integration activities. Additional depreciation-asset restructuring recorded in our condensed consolidated statements of income as follows: Additional Depreciation Asset Restructuring [Abstract] Additional Depreciation Asset Restructuring Abstract Additional depreciation - asset restructuring Additional Depreciation Asset Restructuring Additional depreciation asset restructuring represents the impact of changes in the estimated useful lives of assets involved in restructuring actions. Implementation costs recorded in our condensed consolidated statements of income as follows: Implementation Cost [Abstract] Implementation Cost [Abstract] Implementation costs Implementation Costs Implementation costs represent external, incremental costs directly related to Implementing cost-reduction initiatives, and primarily include expenditures related to system and process standardization and the expansion of shared services. Total costs associated with acquisitions and cost-reduction/ productivity initiatives Cost Reduction Initiatives And Acquisition Costs Costs incurred in connection with the Company's cost-reduction/productivity initiatives and business acquisitions. Segment, Geographic and Other Revenue Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Table] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Table] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Table] Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Axis] Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Axis] Sale of Stock, Name of Transaction [Domain] Sale of Stock, Name of Transaction [Domain] IPO [Member] IPO [Member] Animal Health [Member] Animal Health [Member] Animal Health [Member] Zoetis [Member] Zoetis [Member] Zoetis [Member] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] King US [Member] King U S [Member] King U S [Member] King International [Member] King International [Member] King International [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] Subsidiary or equity method investee, cumulative number of shares issued for all transactions Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Number of Shares Issued for All Transactions Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Time period of operations included in parent's financial statements Business Acquisition, Period Results Included in Combined Entity Sales allowances Sales Returns and Allowances, Goods Accruals for Medicaid rebates, Medicare rebates, performance-based contract rebates and chargebacks Rebates And Discounts Accrual Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for rebates and discounts to government agencies, wholesalers, distributors and managed care organizations. Advertising expense Advertising Expense Measurement in percentage of benefit likely of being realized upon settlement Income Tax Contingency Benefit Recognition Model Percent The designated minimum percentage by which a tax position must be likely to be realized upon settlement in order to justify recognition of a related tax benefit. 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Percentage of indefinite-lived intangible asset unamortized costs by segment Percentage Of Indefinitelived Intangible Asset Unamortized Costs By Segment The percentage of unamortized cost of indefinite-lived intangible assets by segment. Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Tax Expense/(Benefit) on Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on derivative financial instruments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Reclassification adjustments for realized (gains)/losses Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Reclassification adjustments for realized (gains)/losses Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax, Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax Benefit plans: Actuarial losses, net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized (Gain) Loss Arising During Period, Tax Reclassification adjustments related to amortization Other Comprehensive Income Amortization Of Net Actuarial Gain Loss Tax Effect Tax effect of amortization of actuarial gain or losses in other comprehensive income. Reclassification adjustments related to curtailments and settlements, net Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Curtailments And Settlements Net Tax Effect Tax effects on adjustment to other comprehensive income for curtailments and settlements, net, related to defined benefit plans actuarial gains /losses. Other Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Other Actuarial Gain Loss Tax Effect Tax effect on adjustment to other comprehensive income for other adjustments related to defined benefit plans actuarial gains /losses. Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Actuarial Gain Loss Tax Effect Period Decrease Increase Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Actuarial Gain Loss Tax Effect Period Decrease Increase Total tax effect of the aggregate actuarial net gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income. Benefit plan: Prior service credits and other Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Net Prior Service Cost Credit Arising During Period Tax Effect The tax effect on cost (credit) of benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service resulting from a plan amendment or plan initiation that occurred during the period. Reclassification adjustments related to amortization Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Pension Cost, Tax Reclassification adjustments related to curtailments and settlements, net Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Prior Service Cost Credit Curtailments And Settlements Net Tax Effect The tax effect on adjustment to other comprehensive income for curtailments and settlements, net, related to defined benefit plans prior service (costs)/credits. Other Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Prior Service Cost Credit Other Tax Effect The tax effect on adjustment to other comprehensive income for other adjustments related to defined benefit plans prior service (costs)/credits. Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Net Prior Service Cost Credit Tax Effect Period Decrease Increase Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Net Prior Service Cost Credit Tax Effect Period Decrease Increase Total tax effect on aggregate net prior service cost or credit recognized in other comprehensive income. Tax benefit on other comprehensive loss Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Stock Options [Member] Stock Options [Member] Restricted Stock Units [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Performance Share Awards [Member] Performance Awards [Member] Performance Awards [Member] Total Shareholder Return Units [Member] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Expense and Associated Tax Benefit Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Expense And Associated Tax Benefit Schedule of share based compensation expense and associated tax benefit. Schedule of Valuation Assumptions Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Valuation Assumptions Schedule of share based compensation valuation assumptions. Summary of Stock Option Activity Data Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Activity Data Schedule of share based compensation activity data. Schedule of stock option activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block] Disclosure - Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans - Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income [Abstract] Disclosure - Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans - Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income [Abstract] Actuarial losses Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax Prior service (costs)/credits and other Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Total Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Disclosure - Acquisitions, Divestitures, Collaborative Arrangements and Equity-Method Investments - Acquisition of Wyeth Pro Forma Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Acquisitions, Divestitures, Collaborative Arrangements and Equity-Method Investments - Acquisition of Wyeth Pro Forma Information [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] King [Member] King [Member] King [Member] Business Acquisition Secondary [Axis] Business Acquisition Secondary [Axis] Business Acquisition Secondary [Axis] Business Acquisition Secondary [Domain] Business Acquisition Secondary [Domain] Business Acquisition Secondary [Domain] Pro Forma Consolidated Results [Member] Business Combination Pro Forma Results [Member] Business Combination Pro Forma Results [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Revenues Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax Diluted earnings per share attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax, Per Share, Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Disclosure Pension And Postretirement Benefit Plans Long Term Target Asset Allocations Ranges And The Percentage Of The Fair Value Of Plan Assets [Abstract] Disclosure - Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans - Long-term Target Asset Allocations Ranges and the Percentage of the Fair Value of Plan Assets [Abstract] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Cash and cash equivalents, target allocation percentage, minimum Defined Benefit Plan Target Allocation Percentage Of Assets Cash And Cash Equivalents Range Minimum Target allocation minimum percentage of investments in cash and cash equivalents to total plan assets presented on a weighted-average basis as of the measurement date of the latest statement of financial position. Cash and cash equivalents, target allocation percentage, maximum Defined Benefit Plan Target Allocation Percentage Of Assets Cash And Cash Equivalents Range Maximum Target allocation maximum percentage of investments in cash and cash equivalents to total plan assets presented on a weighted-average basis as of the measurement date of the latest statement of financial position. Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage, minimum Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage, maximum Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum Real estate and other investments, target allocation percentage, minimum Defined Benefit Plan Target Allocation Percentage Of Assets Real Estate And Defined Benefit Plan Target Allocation Percentage Of Assets Other Investments Range Minimum Target allocation minimum percentage of investments in real estate and other investments, to total plan assets presented on a weighted-average basis as of the measurement date of the latest statement of financial position. Real estate, insurance contracts and other investments, target allocation percentage, minimum Defined Benefit Plan Target Allocation Percentage Of Real Estate Insurance Contracts And Other Investments Range Minimum Target allocation minimum percentage of investments in real estate , insurance contracts and other investments, to total plan assets presented on a weighted-average basis as of the measurement date of the latest statement of financial position. Real estate and other investments, target allocation percentage, maximum Defined Benefit Plan Target Allocation Percentage Of Assets Real Estate And Defined Benefit Plan Target Allocation Percentage Of Assets Other Investments Range Maximum Target allocation maximum percentage of investments in real estate and other investments, to total plan assets presented on a weighted-average basis as of the measurement date of the latest statement of financial position. Real estate and other investments, target allocation percentage, maximum Defined Benefit Plan Target Allocation Percentage Of Real Estate Insurance Contracts And Other Investments Range Maximum Target allocation maximum percentage of investments in real estate , insurance contracts and other investments, to total plan assets presented on a weighted-average basis as of the measurement date of the latest statement of financial position. Total target allocation percentage DefinedBenefitPlanAssetsTargetAllocationsTotal Target allocation of investments of this type to total plan assets presented on a weighted average basis. Cash and cash equivalents, percentage of plan assets Defined Benefit Plan Cash And Cash Equivalents The percentage of the fair value of cash and cash equivalents to the fair value of total plan assets held as of the measurement date. Equity securities, percentage of plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities Assets Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities Assets Debt securities, percentage of plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Debt Securities Assets Defined Benefit Plan, Debt Securities Assets Real estate and other investments, percentage of plan assets Defined Benefit Plan Real Estate And Defined Benefit Plan Other Investments The percentage of the fair value of real estate and other investments to the fair value of total plan assets held as of the measurement date. Real estate insurance contracts and defined benefit plan other investments, percentage of plan assets Defined Benefit Plan Real Estate Insurance Contracts And Defined Benefit Plan Other Investments The percentage of the fair value of real estate , insurance contracts and other investments to the fair value of total plan assets held as of the measurement date. Equity securities, percentage of plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations Disclosure - Taxes on Income - Deferred Taxes [Abstract] Disclosure - Taxes on Income - Deferred Taxes [Abstract] Taxes and other current assets Current Deferred Tax Assets And Other Assets Currents Deferred Tax Asset Liability The deferred tax asset and other current assets classified in the balance sheet. Taxes and other noncurrent assets Noncurrent Deferred Tax Assets And Other Assets Noncurrent Deferred Tax Asset Liability The non-current portion of deferred tax assets and other tax assets classified in the balance sheet. Other current liabilities Current Deferred Tax Liabilities And Other Current Liabilities Deferred Tax Asset Liability Represent current portion of other deferred tax liabilities classified in the balance sheet. Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Schedule of Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed as Part of Business Combination Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Schedule of Discontinued Operations-Net of Tax Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement [Text Block] Schedule for income statement, relating to disposal groups, including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations). May include the gain or loss recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain or loss, amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, and the segment in which the disposal group was reported. Also includes the nature and amount of adjustments to amounts previously reported in discontinued operations such as resolution of contingencies arising from the disposal transaction or the operations of the component prior to disposal. Schedule discontinued operations balance sheet Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Balance Sheet [Text Block] Schedule for balance sheet relating to disposal groups, including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations). May include the classification and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group, and the segment in which the disposal group was reported. Also includes the nature and amount of adjustments to amounts previously reported in discontinued operations such as resolution of contingencies arising from the disposal transaction or the operations of the component prior to disposal. Schedule of Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions Schedule of Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Table Text Block] Disclosure - Acquisitions, Divestitures, Collaborative Arrangements and Equity-Method Investments - Collaborative Arrangements [Abstract] Disclosure - Acquisitions, Divestitures, Collaborative Arrangements and Equity-Method Investments - Collaborative Arrangements [Abstract] Schedule of Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Table] Schedule of Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Table] Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] Revenues-Revenues Collaborative Arrangement Revenues Represents sales to our partners of products manufactured by us. Revenues-Alliance revenues Collaborative Arrangement Alliance Revenues Revenues earned from partners under co-promotion agreements. Total revenues from collaborative arrangements Collaborative Arrangement Total Revenues The sum of all revenues from collaborative arrangements. Cost of sales Collaborative Arrangement Royalty Expense And Cost Of Sales Cost of sales associated with inventory purchased and royalty expense recorded during the period from transactions with our partners. Selling, informational and administrative expenses Collaborative Arrangement Selling General And Administrative Expenses Net reimbursements from our partners for selling, informational and administrative expenses incurred. Research and development expenses Collaborative Arrangement Research And Development Expense Net reimbursements, as well as upfront payments and milestone payments earned by our partners. Other deductions—net Collaborative Arrangement Other Income Deductions Net Net other income/deductions from transactions with collaborative partners. Average period actuarial losses are amortized into net periodic pension costs Actuarial Losses Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Expense Average Period The estimated period over which accumulated actuarial losses on pension and postretirement plan assets are expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income to net periodic pension costs. Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Developed Europe [Member] Developed Europe [Member] Developed Europe [Member] Developed Rest Of World [Member] Developed Rest Of World [Member] Developed Rest Of World [Member] Emerging Markets [Member] Emerging Markets [Member] Emerging Markets [Member] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Revenues Revenue, Net Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Financial Instruments [Abstract] Financial Instruments [Abstract] Information about Certain Financial Assets and Liabilities Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Selected Financial Assets and Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Selected Financial Assets And Liabilities By Balance Sheet Grouping [Text Block] This item represents the locations of selected financial assets and liabilities by balance sheet grouping at the balance sheet date. Contractual Maturities of Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Debt Securities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Gains/(Losses) Incurred to Hedge or Offset Operational Foreign Exchange or Interest Rate Risk Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Wyeth [Member] Wyeth [Member] Wyeth [Member] Quigley Co, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary [Member] Quigley Co Inc [Member] Quigley Co Inc [Member] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Asbestos Litigation [Member] Asbestos Issue [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Interest rate swaps [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member] Foreign currency forward-exchange contracts [Member] Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Foreign Currency Debt Designated As Hedging Instruments Long Term Liability At Fair Value [Member] Foreign Currency Debt Designated As Hedging Instruments Long Term Liability At Fair Value [Member] Fair value of long term foreign currency debt which is used as a hedging instrument. Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Footnotes to selected financial assets and liabilities: Footnotes To Selected Financial Assets And Liabilities [Abstract] Footnotes to selected financial assets and liabilities [Abstract] Percentage of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value inputs Level 1 and Level 3 inputs Percentage Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value Inputs Level 1 And Level 3 Inputs Percentage of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value inputs Level 1 and Level 3 inputs. Money market funds held in escrow Escrow Deposit Money market funds held in trust Available For Sale Securities Equity Securities Money Market Funds This item represents equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading. Money market funds represent ownership in debt instruments. If money markets funds are determined to have had an other than temporary decline in fair value below its amortized cost basis the loss shall be recognized in earnings. Instruments used as offsets (assets) Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Instruments used as offsets (liabilities) Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Fair value of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Fair Value Short-term Debt Short-term Debt Disclosure - Share-Based Payments - Restricted Stock Unit Activity [Abstract] Disclosure - Share-Based Payments - Restricted Stock Unit Activity [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Nonvested, beginning of period, shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted, shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested, shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Reinvested dividend equivalents, shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Reinvested Dividend Equivalents In Period The number of shares under a share-based award plan other than a stock option plan that represents reinvested dividend equivalents. A dividend reinvestment equivalent allows the holder of the stock to reinvest dividends paid to them by the entity on new issues of stock by the entity. Forfeited, shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Nonvested, end of period, shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward] Nonvested, beginning of period, weighted-average grant date fair value per share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value per share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested, weighted-average grant date fair value per share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Reinvested dividend equivalents, weighted-average grant date fair value per share Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Reinvested Dividend Equivalents Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value as of grant dates pertaining to a share-based award plan other than a stock option plan for reinvested dividend equivalents. A dividend reinvestment equivalent allows the holder of the stock to reinvest dividends paid to them by the entity on new issues of stock by the entity. 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