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| Network | 00000028 - Disclosure - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Tables) (http://emmausmedical.com/role/GeographicInformationTables) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001420031 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
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Schedule of revenue earned from countries outside of the United States | For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company earned revenue from countries outside of the United States as outlined in the table below.
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