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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |
Lexicon borrowing rate | 900.00%
lxrx_Sanofi termination cash payment | $ 26,000
Accounts Receivable |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |
lxrx_Sanofi termination cash payment | $ 23,200
Minimum |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |
Payment period | 6 months
Maximum |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |
Payment period | 12 months

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