| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2425402 - Disclosure - Schedule II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (http://www.allergan.com/role/ScheduleIiValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDetails) |
| Table | Valuation and qualifying accounts [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000850693 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] | Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] |
| Valuation and qualifying accounts [Line Item] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31 | 2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31 | 2011-01-01 - 2011-12-31 | |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Deducted from Trade Receivables [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at beginning of year | |||
Additions | |||
Deductions | ( | ( | ( |
Balance at end of year | 24,200,000 | 27,600,000 | |