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Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - US Attorney Prescription Drug Investigation $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party | $ 63,700
Incremental Cash Portion |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party | 41,500
Cash Paid For Portion Previously Refunded |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party | $ 22,200

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