Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
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Payment period from distributors received from date of sale	45 days
Effect of significant financing component when transfer and customer payment of good or service occurs within one year or less	true
VASCEPA 1-Gram
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Product expiration date after being converted into capsule form	4 years
VASCEPA 0.5-Gram
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Product expiration date after being converted into capsule form	3 years
Edding
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Additional license revenues	$ 5.0
HLS
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Additional license revenues	$ 5.3
Minimum
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales discount percentage	2.00%
Maximum
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales discount percentage	3.00%

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