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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Life | Estimated useful lives in years are generally as follows:
Description |  | Estimated Useful Life
Buildings and improvements |  | Shorter of 35 years or useful life
Laboratory and manufacturing equipment |  | 4-10
Office, computer equipment and other |  | 3-15
Leasehold improvements |  | Shorter of useful life or lease term

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