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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Estimated Fair Value of Outstanding Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Carrying Amount [Member] | Notes [Member] | Deerfield Notes [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | $ 113,349 | $ 109,122
Carrying Amount [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | Silicon Valley Bank Loan and Security Agreement [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | 0 | 80,000
Fair Value [Member] | Notes [Member] | Deerfield Notes [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | 121,895 | 121,220
Fair Value [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | Silicon Valley Bank Loan and Security Agreement [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | $ 0 | $ 79,784

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