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Collaborative and Other Relationships - Eisai (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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Eisai |
Collaborative arrangements and non-collaborative arrangement transactions |
Payments Made To Termination Agreement | $ 16.0
LEQEMBI Collaboration |
Collaborative arrangements and non-collaborative arrangement transactions |
Payable Due To Termination Agreement | $ 31.0

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