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Document And Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Entity Registrant Name PDL BIOPHARMA, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0000882104
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 139,794,559
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Document Type 10-Q
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2011