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2413402 - Disclosure - Goodwill and intangible assets (Details)
(http://www.amgen.com/role/GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsDetails)
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Reporting Entity [Axis]0000318154 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31
2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
 
Beginning balance
12,662,000,000  
11,750,000,000  
Goodwill resulting from acquisitions of businesses
2,526,000,000  
928,000,000  
Currency translation and other adjustments
(220,000,000) 
(16,000,000) 
Ending balance
14,968,000,000  
 
12,662,000,000