Revenue - Summary of Activity in Each of Product Revenue Provision and Allowance Categories (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Balance	$ 0
Provision related to current period revenue	3,106
Changes in estimate related to prior period revenue	0
Credit/payments	(1,726)
Balance	1,380
Discounts and Chargebacks
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Balance	0
Provision related to current period revenue	720
Changes in estimate related to prior period revenue	0
Credit/payments	(471)
Balance	249
Product Returns
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Balance	0
Provision related to current period revenue	21
Changes in estimate related to prior period revenue	0
Credit/payments	0
Balance	21
Rebates and Incentives
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Balance	0
Provision related to current period revenue	2,365
Changes in estimate related to prior period revenue	0
Credit/payments	(1,255)
Balance	$ 1,110

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