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Total expenses Costs and Expenses Income from operations Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Investment and other income Other Nonoperating Income Interest expense Interest Expense Loss on extinguishment of debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Total other income (expense) Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income per share - basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Net income per share - diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average shares outstanding - basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Statements of Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Other comprehensive (loss) income: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Effect of dilutive securities: Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract] Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract] Weighted average shares outstanding - basic Effect of dilutive securities (in shares): Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract] Stock options Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Restricted stock Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Nonvested Restricted Shares Nonvested equity-based payment awards that result in incremental common shares. Warrants Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants Dilutive potential shares Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Weighted average shares - diluted (in shares) Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Net income per share - diluted (in dollars per share) Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Stock options Employee Stock Option [Member] Convertible senior notes Convertible Debt Securities [Member] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Weighted average number of shares Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) 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Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury Stock, Value Treasury Stock, Value Trading days to calculate settlement Trading days to calculate settlement Number of trading days, which is the settlement averaging period, specified in the indenture governing the notes. Maximum reduction of warrants held by warrant holder Maximum reduction of warrants held by warrant holder Maximum reduction of warrants held by warrant holder pursuant the agreement. Limit price per share for warrant holders to close out hedge position Limit price per share for warrant holders to close out hedge position Limit price per share for warrant holders to close out hedge position pursuant to the agreement. Accounts Payable, Other Accounts Payable, Other Payments for Repurchase of Warrants Reduction of number of warrants Reduction of number of warrants Reduction of number of warrants Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued Maximum amount of warrant payable Maximum amount of warrant payable Maximum warrant payment amount pursuant to the agreement. Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net Available increase to the credit facility Maximum available increase to the credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Previously Reported Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Revision Adjustment Restatement Adjustment [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Deferred tax assets (noncurrent) Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Additional paid-in-capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total operating expenses Income from operations Income before income taxes Income tax expense Income tax expense Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income per share - basic Non-cash compensation expense Deferred taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Classification of Investment [Axis] Classification of Investment [Axis] This element represents the general categories of investments, which may be classified as Unrestricted or Restricted. Classification of Investment [Domain] Classification of Investment [Domain] Provides general categories of investments for which information is required or determined to be disclosed. Unrestricted [Member] Unrestricted [Member] Investments whose use is not restricted in whole or in part, by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. Restricted [Member] Restricted [Member] Investments whose use is restricted in whole or in part, generally by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] U.S. government and government agency obligations US Treasury and Government [Member] Corporate bonds U S Government Guaranteed Corporate Bonds [Member] This category includes investments in debt securities issued by corporations that are guaranteed by the U.S. Government. 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ARCALYST Arcalyst Net Product Sales [Member] Revenue during the period derived from a specified product line (ARCALYST), after deducting applicable provisions for discounts, returns, rebates, chargebacks, distribution fees, and other sales-related deductions. Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customer concentration risk Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Gross Sales Revenue GrossSalesRevenue [Member] GrossSalesRevenue [Member] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Rebates and Chargebacks Rebates and Chargebacks [Member] A valuation allowance for rebates and chargebacks under governmental programs (including Medicaid), which are netted against revenue from product sales. Distribution Related Fees Distribution Related Fees [Member] A valuation allowance for distribution-related fees which are netted against revenue from product sales. Other Sales Related Deductions Other Sales Related Deductions [Member] A valuation allowance for other sales-related deductions which are netted against revenue from product sales. 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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). Accrued sales-related charges, deductions and royalties Accrued sales-related charges, deductions and royalties Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of sales-related charges, deductions and obligations incurred through that date and accrual for royalties. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Other accrued expenses and liabilities Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] Available-for-sale Securities Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block] Marketable Securities, Based on Contractual Maturity Dates Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block] Fair Value and Unrealized Losses of Marketable Securities Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Measured on a recurring basis Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments Marketable Securities, Unrealized Gain (Loss) Marketable Securities, Unrealized Gain (Loss) Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount Convertible Debt, Noncurrent Convertible Debt, Noncurrent Available-for-sale marketable securities: Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract] U.S. government and government agency obligations U S Government Obligations Fair Value Disclosure This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. This item represents available-for-sale securities which consist of investments in U.S. government and government agency obligations neither classified as trading or held-to-maturity securities. 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Inventory Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Legal Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Legal Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Accrued capital expenditures Accrued Capital Expenditures Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for purchases of fixed assets. Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Notes Payable Notes Payable Facility lease obligation recognized during the period Facility lease obligation recognized during the period The facility lease obligation recognized during the period. Land Schedule of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Table] Schedule of Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Table] Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others, Type [Axis] Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others, Type [Axis] Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others, Type [Domain] Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others, Type [Domain] EYLEA Collaboration Agreement with Bayer HealthCare LLC [Member] Collaboration agreement with Bayer HealthCare LLC. PDGFR-beta PDGFR-beta outside the US [Member] PDGFR-beta outside the US Collaboration Agreement [Line Items] Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] Number of sales milestone payments the Company received Number of sales milestone payments the Company received Total number of sales milestone payments received during the period after achieving certain sales levels. Net profit (loss) from commercialization of products under collaboration agreement Net profit (loss) from commercialization of products under collaboration agreement Our share of profits/losses related to commercialization of products by our collaborator based on sales outside the United States. Under the terms of our collaboration agreement, we share profits/losses with our collaborator on commercialization of products. Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method, Revenue Recognized Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method, Revenue Recognized Reimbursement of Regeneron research and development expenses Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others, Compensation Earned Contracts Revenue Contracts Revenue Other Collaboration Revenue Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Interim Financial Statements Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Collaboration Agreement with Bayer HealthCare LLC [Member] PDGF PDGF [Member] PDGF [Member] BRVO BRVO [Member] BRVO [Member] sales achievement - $500 million sales achievement - $500 million [Member] When total aggregate net sales of EYLEA outside the U.S. reaches this level, the Company is eligible to receive the sales milestone. sales achievement - $600 million sales achievement - $600 million [Member] When total aggregate net sales of EYLEA outside the U.S. reaches this level, the Company is eligible to receive the sales milestone. sales achievement - $200 million sales achievement - 200 million [Member] sales achievement - 200 million Starting specified levels of annual sales at which sales milestone payments maybe received -$200 million Levels of twelve months sales at which sales milestone payments maybe received - 200 million In connection with a November 2013 agreement, the Company is eligible to receive additional sales milestone payments if twelve-month sales of specific commercial supplies of EYLEA outside the U.S. achieve certain specified levels up to this level. Levels of twelve month sales at which sales milestone payments were received - 500 million Levels of twelve month sales at which sales milestone payments were received Aggregate amount of twelve month sales upon which sales milestones were received. Levels of twelve month sales at which sales milestone payments were received - 600 million Levels of twelve month sales at which sales milestone payments were received - 600 million Aggregate amount of twelve month sales upon which sales milestone were received. Period for Achieving Sales Target for Milestone Payment, Rolling Basis Period for Achieving Sales Target for Milestone Payment, Rolling Basis Period for Achieving Sales Target for Milestone Payment, Rolling Basis Other Research and Development Expense Other Research and Development Expense Revenue Recognition, Revenue Reductions [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition, Revenue Reductions [Policy Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Entities [Table] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Class A Stock Common Stock ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Marketable securities Marketable Securities, Current Accounts receivable - trade, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts Receivable from Sanofi Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current Accounts receivable from Bayer HealthCare Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net Inventories Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Marketable securities Marketable Securities, Noncurrent Property, plant, and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Deferred tax assets Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets LIABILITIES and STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable and accrued expenses Deferred revenue from Sanofi, current portion Deferred Revenue From Related Party Current The current portion of deferred revenue from related parties as of balance sheet date. Current deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Deferred revenue - other, current portion Deferred Revenue, Current Other Liabilities, Current Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Deferred revenue from Sanofi Deferred Revenue From Related Party Noncurrent The noncurrent portion of deferred revenue from related parties as of balance sheet date. Noncurrent deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Deferred Revenue - other Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent Facility lease obligations Facility lease obligations noncurrent Represents the noncurrent portion of a lease liability. In connection with the application of FASB authoritative guidance to the Company's lease of newly constructed facilities, the Company is deemed, in substance, to be the owner of the landlord's building; therefore, costs of constructing the facilities that the landlord incurred and reimbursements from the Company's landlord for tenant improvement costs were capitalized, offset by a corresponding lease obligation. Convertible senior notes Convertible Notes Payable, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Preferred Stock Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury stock Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Research and Development Arrangement Contract to Perform for Others by Product [Axis] Research and Development Arrangement Contract to Perform for Others by Product [Axis] Research and Development Arrangement Contract to Perform for Others by Product [Axis] Research and Development Arrangement Contract to Perform for Others by Product [Domain] Research and Development Arrangement Contract to Perform for Others by Product [Domain] [Domain] for Research and Development Arrangement Contract to Perform for Others by Product [Axis] ZALTRAP Agreement Aflibercept Agreement [Member] In September 2003, the Company entered into a collaboration agreement (the Aflibercept Agreement) with Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (predecessor to Sanofi), to jointly develop and commercialize aflibercept. Antibody Collaboration Antibody Collaboration [Member] In November 2007, the Company entered into a global, strategic collaboration (the Antibody Collaboration) with Sanofi to discover, develop, and commercialize fully human monoclonal antibodies. Percentage of net sales paid by the related party Percentage of aggregate net sales to be paid by the related party in such calendar year Percentage of aggregate net sales to be paid by the related party in such calendar year. Percentage of repayment of development balance out of profits Percentage of development cost for the territory outside the United States previously required to be paid for under the collaboration Percentage of development cost for the territory outside the United States previously required to be paid for under the collaboration. Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized Licenses Revenue Recognition of Deferred Revenue Recognition of Deferred Revenue Number of Payments the Company made Number of Payments the Company made Number of Payments Percentage of Trial Costs borne by collaborating party Percentage of Trial Costs borne by collaborating party The percentage of subsequent Shared Phase 3 Trial costs borne by the collaborating party upon receipt of the first positive Phase 3 trial results for a co-developed drug candidate. Percentage of Trial Costs borne by entity Percentage of Trial Costs borne by entity The percentage of subsequent Shared Phase 3 Trial costs borne by the Company upon receipt of the first positive Phase 3 trial results for a co-developed drug candidate. Milestone payment Potential future milestone payments The maximum amount of development milestone payments the Company may pay. 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Percentage of global development cost to be paid by the collaboration partner under the collaboration Percentage of global development cost to be paid by the collaboration partner under the collaboration Percentage of global development cost to be paid by the collaboration partner under the collaboration Percentage of development cost for the territory outside the United States to be paid for under the collaboration Proceeds from Collaborators Proceeds from Collaborators Percentage of development milestone payments to be reimbursed Percentage of development milestone payments to be reimbursed Percentage of development milestone payments Bayer HealthCare is obligated to reimburse the Company for payments that the Company makes to Sanofi related to the Company's acquisition of rights to antibodies targeting the PDGF family of receptors. 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