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Restructuring
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring [Abstract]  
Restructuring

9. Restructuring

In October 2011, the Company's board of directors approved a restructuring plan whereby the Company's workforce was reduced by 26 individuals. The Company communicated the plan to the impacted employees on October 28, 2011 and the last day of employment for a majority of the affected employees was November 2, 2011. The restructuring decision resulted from the Company's evaluation of the U.S. Qutenza launch. The restructuring plan reduced the Company's sales force from 40 to 25 employees and eliminated an additional 11 positions across all functions. The Company recorded a charge of approximately $0.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 related to this restructuring, which is presented in research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

In March 2012 the Company undertook an additional restructuring. See Note 13.