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Basis of Presentation (Other Current Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of other current assets
Prepaid expenses	$ 1,494	$ 835
Other receivables	283	685
Co-promote receivable	0	322
Total current assets	$ 1,777	$ 1,842

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