Acquisition (Schedule Of Purchase Price Allocation) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Apr. 18, 2011
Acquisition [Abstract]
Cash consideration			$ 24,578,000
SciClone shares of common stock at estimated fair value on closing date			31,530,000
Contingent consideration (earn-out) at estimated fair value	0	(15,400,000)	18,870,000
Total purchase price	$ 74,978,000		$ 74,978,000