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Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Schedule of intangible assets, useful lives | Amortization expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the following periods:
Product rights |  | Estimated economic life
License rights |  | Term of license agreement
Patents |  | Life of patent

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