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| Network | 2309301 - Disclosure - Leasing Arrangements (Tables) (http://www.akorn.com/role/LeasingArrangementsTables) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000003116 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
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Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases | The following is a schedule, by year, of future minimum rental payments required under non-cancelable operating leases in place as of December 31, 2016 (in thousands):
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