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Contingencies and commitments (Repatha Patent Litigation) (Details) - Sanofi/Regeneron Patent Litigation - patent |  |  |  |  | 1 Months Ended
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Mar. 24, 2020 | Dec. 06, 2017 | Jan. 12, 2017 | Mar. 18, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2014
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of patents allegedly infringed |  | 2 | 2 |  | 7
Length of trial |  |  |  | 5 years |
Forecast |  |  |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Length of trial | 2 days |  |  |  |

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