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DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS |  |
Termination costs | $ 7.0 | $ 19.9
Distribution agreement (in years) | 20 years |
Revenue recognized | $ 11.2 | $ 10.0

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