Liability Related to the Sale of Future Royalties and Milestones (Schedule of Liability Account) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Liability Related To Sale Of Future Royalties And Milestones [Abstract]
Liability related to sale of future royalties and milestones - beginning balance	$ 337,539
Non-cash royalty revenue	(23,556)
Non-cash interest expense recognized	12,049
Liability related to sale of future royalties and milestones - ending balance	326,032
Less: unamortized transaction costs	(1,139)
Liability related to sale of future royalties and milestones, net	$ 324,893

Liability related to sale of future royalties and milestones.

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Liability related to sale of future royalties and milestones including unamortized transaction costs.

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Liability related to sale of future royalties and milestones net.

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Liability related to sale of future royalties, unamortized transaction costs.

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Non-cash interest expense related to sale of future royalties.

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Noncash royalty revenue recognized.

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