Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Jan. 12, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000920465 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 12, 2021 |
Entity Registrant Name | LA JOLLA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY |
Entity File Number | 1-36282 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CA |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 33-0361285 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 4747 Executive Drive |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 240 |
Entity Address, City or Town | San Diego |
Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92121 |
City Area Code | 858 |
Local Phone Number | 207-4264 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
Trading Symbol | LJPC |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |