Liability Related to Sale of Future Royalties - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
Feb. 25, 2021	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Maximum annual royalty payout capacity	$ 13,000
Maximum aggregate royalty payout capacity	150,000
Proceeds from sale of future royalties, net	44,800	$ 0	$ 44,783
Liability related to sale of future royalties, net	$ 44,800	$ 55,095		$ 53,079
Annual effective interest rate		17.70%

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Contractual Arrangement, Royalties Agreement, Maximum Aggregate Royalty Payout Capacity

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Contractual Arrangement, Royalties Agreement, Maximum Annual Royalty Payout Capacity

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