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Inventory - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Inventory [Line Items] |  |  |
Inventory write-down | $ 72,400,000 | $ 447,600,000 | $ 0
Firm purchase commitment loss | (73,500,000) | $ 155,900,000 | $ 0
Inventory, firm purchase commitment, recoveries | 40,200,000 |  |
CMO Agreement |  |  |
Inventory [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating lease, impairment loss | $ 6,100,000 |  |

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