Gain from Sale of Priority Review Voucher - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Gain From Sale Of Intangible Asset [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of rare pediatric disease priority review voucher, Net of commission	$ 108.1

Proceeds from sale of rare pediatric disease priority review voucher, Net of commission.

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