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Collaborative and Other Relationships - OCREVUS (Details) - OCREVUS $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Collaborative arrangements and non-collaborative arrangement transactions |
Royalty operating profit threshold for highest royalty rate percentage | $ 900.0
Reduction in royalty rate | 50.00%
Collaboration agreement term | 11 years
Foreign Tax Authority |
Collaborative arrangements and non-collaborative arrangement transactions |
Royalty percentage to be received | 3.00%
Minimum |
Collaborative arrangements and non-collaborative arrangement transactions |
Royalty percentage to be received | 13.50%
Maximum |
Collaborative arrangements and non-collaborative arrangement transactions |
Royalty percentage to be received | 24.00%

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