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Long-term Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Long-term Inventories |  |  |
Work in progress | $ 666 |  |
Finished goods | 2,115 | 28 |
Long-term inventories | 2,781 | 28 |
Long-term Inventories |  |  |
Provision recognized as cost of sales | 1,399 | 3,479 | 4,034
H1N1 vaccines |  |  |
Long-term Inventories |  |  |
The amount of inventory with expired shelf lives |  | 1,099 |
Provision recognized as cost of sales |  | $ 1,099 | $ 0

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