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Note 15 - Components of Revenues from Royalties, Collaborative and Contractual Agreements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Relenza [Member]
Royalty revenue									$ 4.8	$ 11.4	$ 10.6
Inavir [Member]
Royalty revenue									4.3	4.8	4.5
Royalty revenue									9.1	16.1	15.1
Non-cash royalty revenue related to sale of royalties									0.2
Revenue from services										8.4	53.6
Total revenue	$ 0.6	$ 5.3	$ 1.7	$ 1.7	$ 4.1	$ 5.9	$ 13.9	$ 0.7	$ 9.3	$ 24.6	$ 68.7