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COMMERCIALIZATION AGREEMENTS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended |
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Oct. 19, 2017 | Oct. 31, 2015 | Nov. 30, 2009
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Additional AmountPayable For Achievement Of Regulatory And Commercial Milestones | $ 320.0 |  |
Protalix Bio Therapeutics Incorporation [Member] |  |  |
Collaborative Arrangement Profit Share Percentage |  |  | 40.00%
Pfizer [Member] |  |  |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues |  | 5,649,079 |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount |  | $ 4.3 |
Chiesi Agreement [Member] |  |  |
Upfront Nonrefundable Noncreditable Payment Receivable | 25.0 |  |
Additional Amounts Payable To Cover Development Costs | 25.0 |  |
Maximum Entitlement Of Development Costs To Cover Per Year | $ 10.0 |  |
Chiesi Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Payment On Net Sales Percentage | 35.00% |  |
Chiesi Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Payment On Net Sales Percentage | 15.00% |  |

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