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Out-License of Marqibo, Zevalin, & Evolema in China Territory - Additional Information (Detail) (CASI Out-License [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Sep. 17, 2014
Mar. 31, 2015
CASI Out-License [Member]
   
Other Commitments [Line Items]    
License agreement description   Additionally, under certain conditions which generally expire on September 17, 2019, we have a right to receive additional CASI common stock in order to maintain our post-investment ownership percentage if CASI issues securities.
Net proceeds through capital raising activities $ 10.1us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributedCapital
/ us-gaap_OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionsByUniqueDescriptionAxis
= sppi_CasiOutLicenseMember
 
License agreement expiration date   Sep. 17, 2019