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Acquisitions Acquisitions (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2015 | Feb. 12, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 2,154,341 |  | $ 1,760,249
Convergence Pharmaceuticals |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
In-process research and development and other intangible assets |  | $ 424,600 |
Other intangible assets |  | 7,600 |
Goodwill |  | 128,300 |
Deferred tax liability |  | (84,900) |
Other, net |  | (1,000) |
Total purchase price |  | $ 474,600 |

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