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Subsequent Event (Details) (Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Subsequent Event, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 Kyprolis | Mar. 31, 2014 Scenario, Forecast
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Commercial milestone payment |  | $ 1
Annual product sales | $ 250 |

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