Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) Hospital Customer
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Number of major customers \| Customer	3
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Goodwill impairment charges \| $	$ 0
U.S.
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of hospitals purchased GIAPREZA \| Hospital	291
Number of hospitals and other healthcare organizations purchased XERAVA \| Hospital	390

Number of hospitals and other healthcare organizations purchased XERAVA.

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