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Document and Entity Information Document
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9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2014
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| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | OMNICARE INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000353230 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
| Document Type | 10-Q |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2014 |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2014 |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 97,883,851 |