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Revenue Recognition - Summary of Product Revenue Allowance and Reserve Categories (Detail) - HEPLISAV-B® $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	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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