LIABILITY RELATED TO SALE OF FUTURE ROYALTIES - Rollforward of Liability Related to Sale of Future Royalties (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Contractual Arrangement, Royalties Agreement, Liability, Noncurrent [Roll Forward]
Liability related to sale of future royalties, beginning balance at December 31, 2022	$ 57,484
MTPC royalties payable	(936)
Liability related to sale of future royalties, ending balance at June 30, 2023	$ 56,548

Contractual Arrangement, Royalties Agreement, Royalties, Earned And Payable

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