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Collaborative and Other Relationships - Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc (Details) - Ionis $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2025 USD ($)
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Collaborative arrangements and non-collaborative arrangement transactions |
Estimated additional payments upon achievement of development and commercial milestones | $ 155.0
Estimated additional payments upon initiation of new phases | 45.0
Expected additional milestone payments when meeting certain sales threshold | $ 400.0

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