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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) (Litigation settlements, Hospira, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Litigation settlements | Hospira
Litigation Settlements
Quarterly option payments received	$ 8
Period for option to negotiate licensing agreement	1 year

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- Definition

Represents the period for option to negotiate a licensing agreement in accordance with settlement terms.

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- Definition

Represents the quarterly option payments received related to litigation settlements.

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