License, Acquisitions and Other Agreements (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Milestone payment to be paid upon development achievement	$ 140,650
Milestone payment to be paid upon regulatory achievement	641,975
Milestone payment to be paid upon commercial achievement	$ 2,150,450

Represents the amount of milestone payment to be paid by the company upon the achievement of specified commercial milestones and annual royalty payments based on net sales of products from patents.

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant