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Legal Proceedings, Commitments and Contingencies (Details)

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Legal Proceedings, Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (Pending Litigation [Member])
Jun. 30, 2012
Apr. 18, 2012
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Pending claims, number 77  
Number of pending litigation 77  
Hedrick et al. v. Genentech, Inc [Member]
   
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Number treatments resulting in injuries 3  
Pending claims, number   1
Number of pending litigation   1
Sylvia, et al. v. Genentech [Member]
   
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Number of complaints filed 2  
Muniz v. Genentech [Member]
   
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Number of complaints filed 4