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Ablavar Ablavar Product [Member] Ablavar Ablavar, a product that is sold by the entity. Accrued Freight Costs Current Freight, distribution and operations Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for freight and distribution costs. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Accrued Liabilities [Line Items] Accrued Expenses and other liabilities Accrued Liabilities [Table] Schedule of the components of accrued liabilities. Carrying value, as of the balance sheet date, of loss accrued due to product expiration. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). 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Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Amendment Description Accrued Severance Costs, Current Accrued expenses Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for severance costs. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer). Amendment Flag Accrued Research and Development Costs Current Research and development services Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for research and development expenses. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). API agreement Represents information pertaining to agreement for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient and finished products. Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Agreement [Member] Australia AUSTRALIA Additional Notes Represents the additional notes issued by the entity. Additional Notes [Member] Advisory Services and Monitoring Agreement [Member] Advisory services and monitoring agreement Represents the information pertaining to advisory services and monitoring agreement. All Other [Member] All other Represents information pertaining to revenues of the entity from all other countries. Amended and Restated Manufacture and Supply Agreement Represents information pertaining to the Amended and Restated Manufacture and Supply Agreement. Amended and Restated Manufacture and Supply Agreement [Member] All Countries [Domain] Annual Purchases under Supply Agreement Represents the amount of annual purchases under the noncancelable supply agreement. Annual purchases under supply agreement Basis of Consolidation and Presentation [Abstract] Basis of Consolidation and Presentation BMS Represents the information pertaining to Bristol-Myers Squibb ("BMS"). Bristol Myers Squibb [Member] Capitalized Computer Software [Line Items] Capitalized Software Development Costs Florida FLORIDA Capitalized Computer Software [Table] Information pertaining to capitalized computer software costs. Capitalized Consent Solicitation Fee Capitalized consent fee Represents the capitalized consent fee. Cardiolite [Member] Cardiolite Cardiolite, a product that is sold by the entity. Company A [Member] Company A Represents information pertaining to company A. Company B [Member] Company B Represents information pertaining to company B. Represents information pertaining to company C. Company C [Member] Company C Current Fiscal Year End Date Award Type [Axis] Guarantor Financial Information Consulting Firm [Member] Consulting firm Represents the information pertaining to a consulting firm in which a son of the entity's former chief financial officer is a partner. DEFINITY [Member] DEFINITY DEFINITY, a product that is sold by the entity. Debt Instrument, Covenant Default Provisions Minimum Outstanding Indebtedness for Cross Acceleration Minimum outstanding indebtedness required for cross acceleration under customary events of default provisions Represents the minimum amount of outstanding indebtedness required for declaration as cross-acceleration under the default provisions under the covenants pertaining to debt instruments. Debt Instrument, Covenant Interest Coverage Ratio Interest Coverage Ratio Represents the ratio of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to interest expense, which is necessary to be maintained under the terms of the debt covenants. Total Leverage Ratio Represents the ratio of total debt to adjusted earnings before, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization allowed under the terms of the debt covenants. Debt Instrument, Covenant Leverage Ratio Thereafter The period thereafter the first quarter of 2014. Debt Instrument, Covenant Period after Quarter One 2014 [Member] Debt Instrument, Covenant Period [Axis] The periods over which the covenants are in effect. The period over which the covenants are in effect. Debt Instrument, Covenant Period [Domain] Debt Instrument, Covenant Period Quarter Four 2012 [Member] Q4 2012 The period representing the fourth quarter of 2012. Q4 2013 The period representing the fourth quarter of 2013. Debt Instrument, Covenant Period Quarter Four 2013 [Member] Document Period End Date Debt Instrument, Covenant Period Quarter One 2013 [Member] Q1 2013 The period representing the first quarter of 2013. Canada CANADA Debt Instrument, Covenant Period Quarter One 2014 [Member] Q1 2014 The period representing the first quarter of 2014. Debt Instrument, Covenant Period Quarter Three 2012 [Member] Q3 2012 The period representing the third quarter of 2012. Debt Instrument, Covenant Period Quarter Three 2013 [Member] Q3 2013 The period representing the third quarter of 2013. Debt Instrument, Covenant Period Quarter Two 2013 [Member] Q2 2013 The period representing the second quarter of 2013. Debt Instrument, Issue Price as Percentage of Principal Amount Issue price of debt instrument as a percentage of principal amount Represents the debt instrument issuance price, expressed as a percentage of the principal amount of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument, Percentage of Original Principal Amount Outstanding after Redemption from Equity Offerings Percentage of the principal amount of the debt instrument which must remain outstanding after the entity has redeemed a portion of the debt instrument with the proceeds from certain equity offerings Represents the percentage of the original principal amount of the debt instrument that must remain outstanding after the entity has redeemed a portion of the debt instrument with net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings. Represents the redemption price as a percentage of the principal amount at which the debt instrument may be required to be redeemed in the event of a change of control. Debt Instrument, Redemption Price upon Change of Control as Percentage of Principal Amount Redemption price of debt instrument as a percentage of principal amount upon change of control Debt Instrument, Redemption Price with Net Proceeds from Equity Offerings as Percentage of Original Principal Redemption price of the debt instrument if redeemed with the proceeds of certain equity offerings (as a percent) Represents the redemption price of the debt instrument as a percentage of the principal amount if redeemed with net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings. Entity [Domain] Percentage of the principal amount of the debt instrument which the entity may redeem with the proceeds from certain equity offerings (as a percent) Represents the percentage of the original principal amount of the debt instrument that the entity may redeem with net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings. Debt Instrument, Redemption with Net Proceeds from Equity Offerings as Percentage of Original Principal Deferred Revenue [Member] Deferred revenue Represents the deferred revenue, which is included in the statement of financial position. Deferred Revenue under Product Unit Shipments Deferred revenue under product unit shipments Amount of deferred revenue as of balance sheet date Deferred revenue represents revenue recognized under product unit shipments. Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Capitalized research and development Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from capitalized research and development costs. Deferred Tax Assets, Capitalized Research and Development Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from intangible assets excluding goodwill. Deferred Tax Assets, Intangible Assets Amortization of intangibles other than goodwill DEFINITY and Cardiolite Represents information pertaining to Definity and Cardiolite, products sold by the entity. Definity and Cardiolite [Member] Demand Note [Member] Demand note Represent information pertaining to the demand note payable. Document and Entity Information Represents the amounts due from related parties which were reclassified during the period from long-term assets to equity. Due from parent (See Note 17) Due from Related Parties Noncurrent Long Term Assets Reclassified to Equity Outstanding receivable from Holdings Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Utilization of Net Operating Losses Utilization of net operating losses (as a percent) The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to net operating losses utilized during the period. Equity in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of Subsidiaries Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries Represents the share of the parent entity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries. Estimated Period to Recognize up Front Payment as Revenue Estimated period to recognize upfront payment as revenue Represents the estimated period over which upfront payment will be recognized as revenue. Represents the notes previously issued by the entity. Senior Notes Existing Notes [Member] Financial Services Agreement [Member] Financial services agreement Represents the information pertaining to financial services agreement entered to prepare for compliance under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Represents the number of intangible assets whose estimated useful life has been revised during the period. Finite Lived Intangible Asset, Revision in Useful Life Number of Assets Number of intangible assets whose estimated remaining useful life has been revised Finite Lived Intangible Asset Useful Life before Revision Estimated useful life before revision of estimate Represents the useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format before revision of estimate. Gain (Loss) on Firm Purchase Commitment Loss on firm purchase commitment Represents gain loss on firm purchase commitment during the reporting period. Goodwill Intangibles and Long Lived Assets [Line Items] Goodwill, Intangibles and Long-Lived Assets All States and Provinces [Domain] INC Research LLC [Member] INC Represents details pertaining to INC Research LLC, with which a master contract research services agreement has been entered into in relation to flurpiridaz F 18 Phase III program. Income Tax Holiday Tax Rate Tax rate during tax holiday period (as a percent) Represents the tax rate applicable during the income tax holiday period granted by the taxing jurisdiction. Income Tax Reconciliation, Utilization of Net Operating Losses Utilization of net operating losses The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to net operating losses utilized during the period. Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes Income Taxes [Table] Disclosures pertaining to income taxes. Institute for Radioelements Agreement [Member] Represents information pertaining to agreement entered into with Institute for Radioelements (IRE), which contains increasing percentage of volume purchase requirements. IRE agreement Inventory Current and Noncurrent Total Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of the noncurrent portion of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale. Inventory Finished Goods Noncurrent Non-current finished goods Non-current raw materials Represents the noncurrent portion of unprocessed items to be consumed in the manufacturing or production process. Also includes purchased parts that will be used as components of a finished product. Inventory Raw Materials Noncurrent Inventory Shelf Life Aggregate inventory shelf life Represents the number of years of shelf life of finished goods. Inventory write-downs due to product expiration Inventory Write Down Due to Product Expiration Charge to cost of goods sold that represents the reduction of the carrying amount of inventory, attributable to product expiration. Lantheus MI Holdings Lantheus MI Holdings [Member] Represents information pertaining to Lantheus MI Holdings, Inc., the parent of the reporting entity, Lantheus Intermediate. Holdings LMI Liability Award [Member] Liability awards Represents the information pertaining to the awards classified as liability by the entity. Represents the maximum amount by which the maximum borrowing capacity under the line of credit facility can be increased. Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Available Increase in Maximum Borrowing Capacity Maximum increase available in the aggregate borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Payments for Amendment Fees Fees and expenses associated with each amendment Represents the fees associated with each amendment under the line of credit facility. Loss Contingency Remaining Liability Remaining obligations associated with manufacturing agreement Represents the amount related to remaining obligations associated with the manufacturing agreement. Loss Recovery Number of Claims Filed Number of suits filed Represents the number of lawsuits filed by the entity against insurance carrier(s) pertaining to the recovery of a business interruption loss. Machinery Equipment and Fixtures [Member] Machinery, equipment and fixtures Represents the tangible personal property used to produce goods and services, including, but is not limited to, tools, dies and molds, computer and office equipment, fixtures. Manufacturer Ben Venue Laboratories [Member] BVL Represents information pertaining to Ben Venue Laboratories, the entity's sole source manufacturer for DEFINITY and Neurolite and as the primary manufacturer for the Cardiolite product supply. Master Services Agreement [Member] Master Services Agreement Represents the information pertaining to master services agreement to provide contract sales force in connection with the launch and promotion of Ablavar. Modified Stock Options [Member] Modified stock options Represents information pertaining to the modified contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, either to purchase or to sell a certain number of shares of stock at a predetermined price for a specified period of time. Represents information pertaining to Molybdenum-99 Purchase and Supply Agreement. Molybdenum 99 Purchase and Supply Agreement [Member] Molybdenum-99 Purchase and Supply Agreement NTP Sales Agreement [Member] NTP Sales Agreement Represents information pertaining to the NTP Sales Agreement. Net effect on cash flow related to deferred tax liabilities Represents the amount of cash flow related to deferred tax liabilities. Net Effect on Cash Flow Related to Deferred Tax Liabilities Represents the amount of net effect on earnings related to deferred tax liabilities. Net Effect on Earnings Related to Deferred Tax Liabilities Net effect on earnings related to deferred tax liabilities Non Renewal Notification Period Required in Writing of Debt Instrument Agreement Period required to notify in writing the cancellation of automatic renewal of debt instrument Represents the amount of time required to notify in writing of entity's election not to renew automatic renewal of debt instrument agreement. Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Number of Customers Contract Manufacturing Services Recognized in Other Revenue Number of customers for whom contract manufacturing services are recognized in other revenue Represents the number of customers for whom contract manufacturing services are recognized in other revenue. Entity Voluntary Filers Number of Customers with Whom Entity has Entered into Agreement Number of customers with whom entity has entered into agreement Represents the number of customers with whom entity has entered into agreement. Entity Current Reporting Status Number of Events Occurred that Triggered Interim Impairment Test Number of events that triggered an interim impairment test Represents the number of events that triggered an interim impairment test. Entity Filer Category Number of Finite Lived Intangible Assets with Revised Estimated Remaining Useful Life Represents the number of finite lived intangible assets (trademarks) with a revised estimate of remaining useful life utilizing the most recent forecasted revenue data. Number of finite lived intangible assets with revised estimate of remaining useful life Entity Public Float Number of guarantor subsidiaries Represents the number of guarantor subsidiaries of the entity. Number of Guarantor Subsidiaries Entity Registrant Name Number of Major Customers Number of major customers Represents the number of major customers of the entity. Entity Central Index Key Number of Manufacturers Number of manufacturers Represents the number of manufacturers. Number of Development Candidates Number of other development candidates for which strategic partners to assist with the on-going development activities Represents the amount of other development candidates the Company will also seek to engage strategic partners to assist with the on-going development activities. Represents the number of products for which contract manufacturing services are recognized in other revenue. Number of Products for which Contract Manufacturing Services are Recognized in Other Revenue Number of products for which contract manufacturing services are recognized in other revenue Number of Radiopharmacies Owned Number of radiopharmacies owned Represents the number of radiopharmacies owned by the entity. Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Represents the number of financial ratio covenants required as per a debt agreement with which the company could be in non-compliance in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Debt Instrument Financial Ratio Covenant Not in Compliance in Next Twelve Months Number of financial ratio covenants with which the Company could be in non-compliance in the next twelve months Number of Events Triggering Interim Impairment Test Number of events that triggered an interim impairment test Represents the number of events as of the reporting date that triggered an interim impairment test. Number of Methods Utilized to Derive Fair Value of Business Number of methods utilized to derive the fair value of the business Represents the number of methods utilized by the entity to derive the fair value of the business. Description of Business Description of business Organization Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items] Schedule of organization, consolidation and presentation of financial statements. Organization Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Table] Other Product [Member] Other Other product that is sold by the entity. Consent solicitation fee Payment of Consent Solicitation Fee The cash outflow on account of payment of consent solicitation fee during the reporting period where consent solicitation is an offer by the issuer of a security to change the terms of the security agreement. For example, a bond issuer may ask bondholders if the terms of the indenture may be changed. Consent solicitations are made because security agreements require mutual consent in order to be altered. Cash payment to amend the Indenture to modify the restricted payment covenant Payments of Consent Solicitation Fee Amount of cash payment made to amend the Indenture to modify the restricted payments covenant The amount of cash payment made to Holders of Existing Notes for the purpose of amending the Indenture through modifying the restricted payments covenant and provide for additional restricted payment capacity in order to accommodate the dividend payment. Performance Based Stock Options [Member] Performance based stock options Represents the performance-based stock options issued under the share-based compensation arrangements. Period for which Domestic Pre Tax Losses were Generated Period for which domestic pre-tax losses were generated Represents the period for which domestic pre-tax losses were generated. Period over which Cumulative Loss was Incurred Period over which cumulative loss was incurred Represents the period over which cumulative loss was incurred. License fees received upon delivery of special license Represents the license fees received upon delivery of special license as defined in the agreement. Proceeds from License Fees Received upon Delivery of Special License Product Costs Included in Inventories Associated with Products that are Pending for Regulatory Approval Product costs included in capitalized inventories associated with product that has not yet received regulatory approval Represents the product costs included in inventories associated with product that has not yet received regulatory approval. Quintiles Commercial US Inc [Member] Quintiles Represents the information pertaining to Quintiles Commercial US, Inc. Rebates and Allowances [Abstract] Rebates and Allowances Rebates and Allowances Charges Rebate and allowance charges against gross revenues Represents the rebate and allowances charges. Reduction in Tax Receivable Included in Other Expense Reduction in tax receivable included in other expense Represents the reduction in receivables included in other expense. Document Fiscal Year Focus Estimated Current Tax Cost Associated with Foreign Withholding Taxes Estimated current tax cost Represents the amount of estimated current tax cost associated with foreign withholding taxes. Document Fiscal Period Focus Annual fee required to be paid Represents the annual fee required to be paid to the related party. Related Party Transaction, Annual Fee Required to be Paid Renewal Period of Debt Instrument Renewal period of unfunded standby letter of credit Represents the renewal period of debt instrument at each anniversary date. Repurchase of Preferred Stock Value Represents the accreted value of the preferred stock repurchased. Repurchase of Series A Preferred Stock Revenue Recognition [Line Items] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition Rebates and Allowances [Text Block] Rebates and Allowances Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue recognition for sales allowances and rebates. Revenue Recognition [Table] Details pertaining to revenue recognition. Revenue Recognized under Product Unit Shipments Revenue recognized under product unit shipments Represents the revenue recognized under product unit shipments. Schedule of Debt Instrument, Financial Covenants [Table Text Block] Schedule of old facility financial covenants Tabular disclosure of the financial covenants by period related to the revolving credit facility. Schedule of Debt Instrument, Redemption Price [Table Text Block] Schedule of redemption prices of notes based on a premium percentage on the principal Tabular disclosure of redemption prices of the debt instrument, expressed as a percentage of the principal amount. Schedule of Inventory [Table Text Block] Schedule of inventory, classified in inventory or other long-term assets Tabular disclosure of the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of current and noncurrent merchandise, goods, commodities, or supplies held for future sale or to be used in manufacturing, servicing or production. Segment Reporting Information Reclassification of Revenues Reclassification of revenues Represents the amount of reclassification of revenue from one product to another product, which is attributed to the reportable segment. Legal Entity [Axis] Segment Reporting Information Removal of Intangible Assets from Long Lived Assets Intangible assets incorrectly included within Long-lived assets segment disclosure Represents the amount of intangible assets which has been removed from long-lived assets, attributed to the reportable segment. Document Type Self Insurance Reserves [Abstract] Self Insurance Reserves Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement Represents information pertaining to Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement. Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement [Member] Represents the period of the reference rate used to determine risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions Period of Reference Rate for Risk Free Interest Rate Period of U.S. Treasury rate at the date of the grant used as risk-free interest rate assumption Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Agreements Effectuated Number of agreements effectuated, which were modified Represents the number of award agreements effectuated, which were modified by the entity during the reporting period. Represents the number of award agreements modified by the entity during the reporting period. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Agreements Modified Number of agreements modified Options cancelled (in shares) Represents the number of shares under options cancelled during the reporting period. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Cancellations in Period Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Cancellations in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price Options cancelled (in dollars per share) Represents the weighted average price of options that were cancelled during the reporting period. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Vested in Period Number of awards vested (in shares) Represents the number of share options (or share units), that vested during the reporting period. Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Share Based Compensation Obligation Stock based liabilities Represents the amount of liabilities related to stock based compensation. Shipping and Handling Revenues and Costs [Abstract] Shipping and Handling Revenues and Costs Tax Indemnification Agreement [Member] Represents activity related to tax indemnification agreements related to certain tax obligations arising prior to acquisition. Tax Indemnification Tax Indemnification Income Tax indemnification income Represents the tax indemnification income earned during the period. Tax Payable Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations for 2008 US Tax Return Reduction in taxes payable resulting from expiration of statute of limitations for 2008 U.S. tax return The gross amount of reduction in taxes payable resulting from lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations for 2008 U.S. tax return. TechneLite TechneLite, a product that is sold by the entity. Techne Lite [Member] Represents information pertaining to the term of the agreement. Term of agreement Term of Agreement Agreement term Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Time Based Stock Options [Member] Time based stock options Represents the time-based stock options issued under the share-based compensation arrangements. Uncertain tax position for transfer pricing exposure reflected within other long-term assets Represents the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits resulting from transfer pricing exposure and included in other long-term assets. Unrecognized Tax Benefits for Transfer Pricing Exposure Included in Other Long Term Assets Unrecognized Tax Benefits for Transfer Pricing Exposure Included in Other Long Term Liabilities Uncertain tax position for transfer pricing exposure reflected within other long-term liabilities Represents the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits resulting from transfer pricing exposure and included in other long term liabilities. Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations for 2008 US Tax Return Tax benefit recognized with the reversal of uncertain tax positions upon expiration of statute of limitations for 2008 U.S. tax return The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations for 2008 U.S. tax return. Up Front Fee Received Upfront payment received Represents the amount of upfront payment received by the entity under the license and supply agreement during the period. Represents the amount of upfront payment receivable under the license and supply agreement. Up Front Payment Upfront payment Represents information pertaining to VWR Scientific. VWR Scientific [Member] VWR Reconciliation of the valuation allowance Valuation Allowance Activity [Roll Forward] Xenon [Member] Xenon Represents information pertaining to Xenon, a product sold by the entity. Severance action on January and March 2013 Represents information pertaining to termination of an employee associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to an action taken in January and March 2013. Employee Severance Action Taken in January and March 2013 [Member] Repayments from Related Parties Payments from parent Represents the amount of repayments from related parties during the period. Fixed Assets Dedicated to Research and Development Activities [Member] Fixed assets dedicated to R&D activities Represents information pertaining to fixed assets of the entity that are dedicated to its research and development activities. Number of Strategic Partners Company Seeks to Engage with Number of strategic partners to engage with for further development and commercialization of development candidates Represents the number of strategic partners that the entity seeks to engage with for further development and commercialization of development candidates. Period during which the Company could be in non-compliance of financial ratio covenants Represents the future period during which the company could be in non-compliance with financial ratio covenants required as per a debt agreement. Debt Instrument Financial Ratio Covenant Future Non Compliance Period 2013 Plan Represents the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan under the stock-based incentive plan. Equity Incentive Plan 2013 [Member] Represents the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan under the stock-based incentive plan. Equity Incentive Plan 2008 [Member] 2008 Plan Accrued expenses Accrued expenses and other liabilities Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Represents an arrangement of the entity in which loan proceeds can continuously be obtained following repayments, but the total amount borrowed cannot exceed a specified maximum amount; and is referred to as the old facility. Old Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Old Facility Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $383 and $301 Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable, net Debt Instrument Covenant Excess Availability Threshold as Percentage of Current Borrowing Base for more than Specified Period of Time Percentage threshold of borrowing base to be maintained (as a percent) Represents the covenant under which excess availability should not fall below percentage of current borrowing base for more than specified consecutive business days to avoid activating default provisions. Number of consecutive business days considered for determining excess availability Represents the number of consecutive business days considered for determining excess availability. Debt Instrument Covenant Number of Consecutive Business Days Considered for Determining Excess Availability Debt Instrument Covenant Amount of Excess Availability Represents the minimum amount of excess availability to be maintained by the entity to avoid activating default provisions. Amount of excess availability Additional Payment Received Additional payment received Represents the amount of additional payment received by the entity under the license and supply agreement during the period. Debt Instrument Covenant Excess Availability Threshold for more than Specified Period of Time Represents the covenant under which excess availability should not fall below specified limit for more than specified consecutive business days to avoid activating default provisions. Debt Instrument Covenant Excess Availability Threshold for More than Specified Period of Time Debt Instrument Covenant Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio During Cash Dominion Period Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio to be maintained Represents the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio required to be maintained by the entity during cash dominion period. Debt Instrument Period Prior to Maturity of Senior Notes Credit Facility Expires Period prior to maturity of senior notes on which credit facility expires Represents the period prior to maturity date of senior notes on which credit facility expires if the outstanding senior notes due in 2017 are not refinanced in full. Related Party Transaction Prepaid Expense Prepaid expense Represents the amount of prepaid expense arising from transactions with related parties. Percentage of Unfunded Standby Letter of Credit Outstanding Amount by which Aggregate Borrowings Reduced Percentage of unfunded Standby Letter of Credit outstanding amount, by which aggregate borrowings reduced Represents the percentage of unfunded standby letter of credit outstanding amount, by which aggregate borrowings were reduced. Reduction of Borrowing Base Due to Standby Letter of Credit Reduction in borrowing base Amount reduced in borrowing base due to outstanding unfunded standby letter of credit. Schedule of valuation and qualifying accounts Tabular disclosure of any allowance and reserve accounts (their beginning and ending balances, as well as a reconciliation by type of activity during the period). Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block] Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Revised Number of Shares Authorized Increased number of common stock reserved for issuance Represents revised number of shares authorized for issuance under an established share-based compensation plan. Intercompany accounts payable Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Remaining useful life of acquired customer relationship intangible assets revised estimate One Customer Relationship with Revised Estimate of Remaining Useful Life [Member] Single customer relationship for which the entity revised the estimated remaining useful life. Product Supply Agreement Period Period of product supply agreement with Pharmalucence Inc. Represents the period of product supply agreement. US Segment [Member] U.S. Represents information pertaining to The United States, a reportable segment of the entity. International Segment [Member] International Represents information pertaining to International, a reportable segment of the entity. International segment Debt Instrument Redemption Period Following Receipt of Proceeds from Equity Offerings Redemption period for the entity to redeem the debt instrument following the receipt of cash proceeds from certain equity offerings Represents the redemption period for the entity to redeem the debt instrument following the receipt of cash proceeds from certain equity offerings. Intercompany note receivable Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent Intangible Assets Tested for Recoverability Intangible asset tested for recoverability Represents the intangible assets tested for recoverability. Accrued Rebates and Allowances Current Accrual for rebates and allowances Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for rebates and allowances. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Commitments Purchases included in accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Represents the license fees received upon execution of agreement. Proceeds from License Fees Received upon Execution of Agreement License fees received upon execution of agreement Tax Payable Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations for 2009 US Tax Return Reduction in taxes payable resulting from expiration of statute of limitations for 2009 U.S. tax return The gross amount of reduction in taxes payable resulting from lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations for 2009 U.S. tax return. Gain on sale of land Gain on sale of land Gain (Loss) on Sale of Land Represents the amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of land. Employee Officer Director and Consultant Stock Options [Member] Stock options An arrangement whereby an employee, Officer, Consultant or member of the Board of Directors is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement. Although there are variations, normally, after vesting, when an option is exercised, the holder pays the strike value in cash to the issuing entity and receives equity shares. The equity shares can be sold into the market for cash at the current market price without restriction. Options may be used to attract, retain and incentivize the respective parties, in addition to their regular compensation agreement(s) and other benefits. One Trademark with Revised Estimate of Remaining Useful Life [Member] One Trademark with revised estimate of remaining useful life Single trademark for which the entity revised the estimated remaining useful life. Accounts payable Purchases included in accounts payable Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Increase (Decrease) in Amortization of Intangible Assets Increase in amortization expense Represents the increase (decrease) of aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. Puerto Rico PUERTO RICO NOF agreement Represents information pertaining to NOF agreement. NOF Agreement [Member] Number of Lots of Products Committed Number of lots of product committed Represents the number of lots of product committed under the agreement. Represents the term of purchase commitment under the agreement. 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