Schedule of Changes in the Liability Related to the Sale of Future Royalties (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Proceeds from royalties received	$ 35,000
Transaction costs	1,100
Non-cash interest expense	5,772
RUXIENCE royalties paid to HCR	(8,627)
Liability related to sale of future royalties, ending balance	31,045
Current portion of liability related to sale of future royalties	(15,465)
Liability related to sale of future royalties, non-current	$ 15,580

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Amount, before accumulated amortization, of debt issuance costs. Includes, but is not limited to, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs.

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