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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - Jun. 30, 2015 £ in Millions, $ in Millions | USD ($) | GBP (£)
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Potential payment over the agreement terms | $ 53.3 |
Further Indication for AMR101 | Laxdale Limited |  |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Potential aggregate stock or cash payment | 11.8 | £ 7.5
Further Indication for AMR101 | Laxdale Limited | Potential Marketing Approval 1 |  |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Potential aggregate stock or cash payment | 7.9 | 5.0
Further Indication for AMR101 | Laxdale Limited | Potential Marketing Approval 2 |  |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Potential aggregate stock or cash payment | 7.9 | 5.0
Further Indication for AMR101 | Laxdale Limited | Maximum |  |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Potential aggregate stock or cash payment | $ 15.7 | £ 10.0

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