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Summary of significant accounting policies - Narrative 1 (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) item issuer instrument | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Concentrations of Credit Risk |  |
Number of issuer to which company limits the amount of credit exposure other than US Government guaranteed securities | issuer | 1 |
Number of financial investment to which company limits the amount of credit exposure other than US Government guaranteed securities | instrument | 1 |
Accounts Receivable |  |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ | $ 0 | $ 0
Variable Interest Entities |  |
Number of entities in which variable interest held | item | 0 |
JAKAFI |  |
Inventory |  |
Shelf life for finished goods inventory, maximum | 36 months |
ICLUSIG |  |
Inventory |  |
Shelf life for finished goods inventory, maximum | 24 months |

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