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Revenue Recognition and Trade Receivables, net, Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Revenue Recognition and Trade Receivables, net [Abstract]
Maximum period of research and development projects			3 years
Revenue [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 13,267	$ 27,146	$ 50,606	$ 54,723
Manufacture and Supply Revenue [Member]
Revenue [Abstract]
Revenue	9,005	9,020	29,249	29,511
License and Royalty Revenue [Member]
Revenue [Abstract]
Revenue	3,355	17,351	17,387	22,820
Co-Development and Research Fees [Member]
Revenue [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 907	$ 775	$ 3,970	$ 2,392

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The maximum period of research and development projects in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss).

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