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Master Services Agreement with Cadila (Details) (Cadila [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended | 54 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Basis limit for 50% payment of the portion of the shortfall | $ 2,000 |
Services purchased |  | 2,400
Services provided by CPLB on behalf of Cadila | 800 |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Total amount of services to be provided |  | 7,500
Payment for portion of shortfall | $ 2,000 |

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