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Acquisition of Pharmasset, Inc. Other Costs as Classifed by Expense Category (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Other Costs Classified by Expense Category [Line Items]      
Other Costs Associated with Acquisition $ 24,716 $ 52,278 $ 16,400
Research and Development Expense [Member]
     
Other Costs Classified by Expense Category [Line Items]      
Other Costs Associated with Acquisition 5,557 0  
Selling General And Administrative Expenses [Member]
     
Other Costs Classified by Expense Category [Line Items]      
Other Costs Associated with Acquisition 11,826    
Interest Expense [Member]
     
Other Costs Classified by Expense Category [Line Items]      
Other Costs Associated with Acquisition $ 7,333