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Inventory - Narrative (Details) - Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Sep. 26, 2023
Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Inventory | $ 1,259.0 | $ 1,300.0
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory Amortization Period |  | 3 years
Adjustment, inventory | $ 44.1 |

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