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Avinza Co-Promotion (Co-Promote Termination Liability) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014
Summary of co-promote termination liability |
Net present value of payments based on estimated future net Avinza product sales | $ 11,746
Assumed payments made by Pfizer or assignee | (1,002)
Fair value adjustments | (10,221)
Total co-promote termination liability | $ 523

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