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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - General Civil Actions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended
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Jan. 28, 2019 | Apr. 30, 2018
Doctors Allergy Formula, LLC Litigation |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Damages sought |  | $ 23
Litigation with Former Salix CEO |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Damages sought | $ 30 |

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