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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 Facility
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Number of facilities for manufacture and distribution of products | 4
Tax benefit recognized | Greater than 50%

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