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Acquisitions and Divestitures (Asset Acquisitions) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2022 USD ($)
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired IPR&D expense	$ 110.0

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