Acquisitions - Acquisition Related Expenses (Details) - BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Transaction costs	$ 14,557
Employee-related expenses	6,619
BDSI directors and officers insurance	4,492
Other acquisition expenses	1,499
Total acquisition related expenses	27,167
Severance Costs	6,619
Accrued Severance Costs	$ 2,607

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