Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Revenues other than USD	49.00%
Teva other comprehensive loss	$ 493
Transactions termination loss settled	242
Forward starting interest rate swaps and treasury lock agreements losses	(7)	$ (7)
Interest Rate Swap Gain	$ 2	$ 2
Senior Notes Due 2023 Two [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount hedge debt					$ 500
Previously hedge debt rate					2.80%
Settlement gain position						$ 41
Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount hedge debt						$ 844
Previously hedge debt rate						2.95%
Asset Derivatives - Options and Forward Contracts [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount hedge debt							$ 3,750
Treasury Lock [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount hedge debt							$ 1,500
Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount hedge debt						$ 450
Previously hedge debt rate						3.65%
Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount hedge debt			$ 500	$ 500