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Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Intangible Assets, Useful Lives) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014
Product Rights |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Intangible assets, useful life | Estimated economic life
Licensing Rights |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Intangible assets, useful life | Term of license agreement
Patents |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Intangible assets, useful life | Life of patent

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