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Related parties transactions - Additional information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 08, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Related party transactions [abstract] |  |  |  |
Cash and other compensation |  | $ 12,800 | $ 12,500 | $ 10,300
Contract manufacturing revenues from former parent | $ 47,000 |  | 47,000 | 0
Purchases from former parent | 19,000 |  | 19,000 | 4,000
Services received, related party transactions | $ 40,000 |  |  | $ 553,000
Dr. Arthur Cummings [Member] |  |  |  |
Related party transactions [abstract] |  |  |  |
Cash and other compensation |  | $ 54,809 | $ 84,844 |

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