DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Narrative (Details) - RX Pharmaceuticals - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale $ in Millions	Jul. 06, 2021 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total consideration in definitive agreement to sell	$ 1,550.0
Potential R&D milestone payments and contingent purchase obligations assumed by purchaser	$ 53.3
Supply agreement term	4 years
Supply agreement, extension period	7 years
Aggregate cap on buyer's obligation for certain pre-closing liabilities (percent)	50.00%
Aggregate cap on buyer's obligation for certain pre-closing liabilities	$ 50.0

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