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Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | Jul. 01, 2025 | Aug. 04, 2025
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Subsequent Event |  |
Cash paid for InvIOs investment | $ 18.0 |
Late Stage Partnered Cardiology Programs |  |
Subsequent Event |  |
Committed capital |  | $ 25.0
Investment amount, to be funded |  | 15.0
Investment amount, at closing |  | 20.0
Investment amount, equity investment |  | $ 5.0
Price per share |  | $ 2.75
Contracted royalty revenue |  | $ 100.0
Zelsuvmi |  |
Subsequent Event |  |
Royalties right to receive (as a percent) | 13.00% |
Pelthos |  |
Subsequent Event |  |
Proceeds from issuance or sale of equity | $ 50.1 |

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