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Revenue Recognition - Summary of Product Revenue Allowance and Reserve Categories (Detail) - HEPLISAV-B® $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Product Revenue Allowance and Revenue Categories [Line Items] |
Provision related to current period sales | $ 86
Credit or payments made during the period | (1)
Balance at March 31, 2018 | 85
Chargebacks, Discounts and Other Fees |
Product Revenue Allowance and Revenue Categories [Line Items] |
Provision related to current period sales | 73
Credit or payments made during the period | (1)
Balance at March 31, 2018 | 72
Returns |
Product Revenue Allowance and Revenue Categories [Line Items] |
Provision related to current period sales | 13
Balance at March 31, 2018 | $ 13

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