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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details) $ in Millions | Jan. 20, 2017 USD ($)
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Subsequent Event | Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice and U.S. Attorneys' Investigative Claims |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Amount to be paid under settlement agreement | $ 150

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