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All Countries [Domain] Amended and Restated Manufacture and Supply Agreement [Member] Amended and Restated Manufacture and Supply Agreement Represents information pertaining to the Amended and Restated Manufacture and Supply Agreement. Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs Amount of noncash expense included in interest expense to issue debt and obtain financing associated with the related debt instruments that comprise all or the majority of the amortization of debt related costs for the relevant periods. Alternate captions include noncash interest expense. Expense associated with the amortization of deferred financing costs Annual Purchases under Supply Agreement Represents the amount of annual purchases under the noncancelable supply agreement. Annual purchases under supply agreement BMS [Member] Represents activity related to BMS. 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Debt Instrument, Redemption Price with Net Proceeds from Equity Offerings as Percentage of Original Principal Redemption price of the debt instrument if redeemed with the proceeds of certain equity offerings (as a percent) Represents the redemption price of the debt instrument as a percentage of the principal amount if redeemed with net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings. Percentage of the principal amount of the debt instrument which the entity may redeem with the proceeds from certain equity offerings (as a percent) Represents the percentage of the original principal amount of the debt instrument that the entity may redeem with net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings. Debt Instrument, Redemption with Net Proceeds from Equity Offerings as Percentage of Original Principal Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Axis] The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. 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Document and Entity Information Due from Related Parties Noncurrent Long Term Assets Reclassified to Equity Outstanding receivable from Holdings Represents the amounts due from related parties which were reclassified during the period from long-term assets to equity. Due from parent (See Note 14) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Utilization of Net Operating Losses Utilization of net operating losses (as a percent) The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to net operating losses utilized during the period. Equity in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of Subsidiaries Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries Represents the share of the parent entity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries. Estimated Period to Recognize up Front Payment as Revenue Estimated period to recognize upfront payment as revenue Represents the estimated period over which upfront payment will be recognized as revenue. Represents the notes previously issued by the entity. Senior Notes Existing Notes [Member] Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Financial Services Agreement [Member] Financial services agreement Represents the information pertaining to financial services agreement entered to prepare for compliance under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Represents the number of intangible assets whose estimated useful life has been revised during the period. 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Inventory Shelf Life Entity Current Reporting Status Inventory [Table] Detailed information about the type of inventory held by the entity. Entity Filer Category Inventory write-down due to product expiration Inventory Write Down Due to Product Expiration Charge to cost of goods sold that represents the reduction of the carrying amount of inventory, attributable to product expiration. Entity Public Float Intercompany accounts receivable Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current Due from related party, accounts receivable, net Holdings LMI Lantheus MI Holdings Lantheus MI Holdings [Member] Represents information pertaining to Lantheus MI Holdings, Inc., the parent of the reporting entity, Lantheus Intermediate. Entity Registrant Name Represents the information pertaining to the awards classified as liability by the entity. Liability Award [Member] Liability awards Entity Central Index Key Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Available Increase in Maximum Borrowing Capacity Maximum increase available in the aggregate borrowing capacity Represents the maximum amount by which the maximum borrowing capacity under the line of credit facility can be increased. Line of Credit Facility, Payments for Amendment Fees Fees and expenses associated with each amendment Represents the fees associated with each amendment under the line of credit facility. Loss Contingency Remaining Liability Remaining obligations associated with manufacturing agreement Represents the amount related to remaining obligations associated with the manufacturing agreement. Loss Recovery Number of Claims Filed Number of suits filed Represents the number of lawsuits filed by the entity against insurance carrier(s) pertaining to the recovery of a business interruption loss. Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Machinery Equipment and Fixtures [Member] Machinery, equipment and fixtures Represents the tangible personal property used to produce goods and services, including, but is not limited to, tools, dies and molds, computer and office equipment, fixtures. Manufacturer Ben Venue Laboratories [Member] BVL Represents information pertaining to Ben Venue Laboratories, the entity's sole source manufacturer for DEFINITY and Neurolite and as the primary manufacturer for the Cardiolite product supply. Master Services Agreement [Member] Master Services Agreement Represents the information pertaining to master services agreement to provide contract sales force in connection with the launch and promotion of Ablavar. Modified Stock Options [Member] Modified stock options Represents information pertaining to the modified contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, either to purchase or to sell a certain number of shares of stock at a predetermined price for a specified period of time. Molybdenum-99 Purchase and Supply Agreement Represents information pertaining to Molybdenum-99 Purchase and Supply Agreement. Molybdenum 99 Purchase and Supply Agreement [Member] NTP Sales Agreement [Member] NTP Sales Agreement Represents information pertaining to the NTP Sales Agreement. Net effect on cash flow related to deferred tax liabilities Represents the amount of cash flow related to deferred tax liabilities. 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Number of Customers with Whom Entity has Entered into Agreement Number of customers with whom entity has entered into agreement Represents the number of customers with whom entity has entered into agreement. Number of Events Occurred that Triggered Interim Impairment Test Number of events that triggered an interim impairment test Represents the number of events that triggered an interim impairment test. Number of Finite Lived Intangible Assets with Revised Estimated Remaining Useful Life Represents the number of finite lived intangible assets (trademarks) with a revised estimate of remaining useful life utilizing the most recent forecasted revenue data. Number of finite lived intangible assets with revised estimate of remaining useful life Number of Guarantor Subsidiaries Number of guarantor subsidiaries Represents the number of guarantor subsidiaries of the entity. Number of Major Customers Number of major customers Represents the number of major customers of the entity. Number of Manufacturers Number of manufacturers Represents the number of manufacturers. Number of Development Candidates Number of other development candidates for which strategic partners to assist with the on-going development activities Represents the amount of other development candidates the Company will also seek to engage strategic partners to assist with the on-going development activities. Document Fiscal Year Focus Number of Products for which Contract Manufacturing Services are Recognized in Other Revenue Number of products for which contract manufacturing services are recognized in other revenue Represents the number of products for which contract manufacturing services are recognized in other revenue. Document Fiscal Period Focus Number of Radiopharmacies Owned Number of radiopharmacies owned Represents the number of radiopharmacies owned by the entity. Debt Instrument Financial Ratio Covenant Not in Compliance in Next Twelve Months Number of financial ratio covenants with which the Company could be in non-compliance in the next twelve months Represents the number of financial ratio covenants required as per a debt agreement with which the company could be in non-compliance in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Number of Events Triggering Interim Impairment Test Number of events that triggered an interim impairment test Represents the number of events as of the reporting date that triggered an interim impairment test. Number of Methods Utilized to Derive Fair Value of Business Number of methods utilized to derive the fair value of the business Represents the number of methods utilized by the entity to derive the fair value of the business. 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Consent solicitation fee Payment of Consent Solicitation Fee The cash outflow on account of payment of consent solicitation fee during the reporting period where consent solicitation is an offer by the issuer of a security to change the terms of the security agreement. For example, a bond issuer may ask bondholders if the terms of the indenture may be changed. Consent solicitations are made because security agreements require mutual consent in order to be altered. Cash payment to amend the Indenture to modify the restricted payment covenant Payments of Consent Solicitation Fee Amount of cash payment made to amend the Indenture to modify the restricted payments covenant The amount of cash payment made to Holders of Existing Notes for the purpose of amending the Indenture through modifying the restricted payments covenant and provide for additional restricted payment capacity in order to accommodate the dividend payment. 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Intercompany note receivable Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent Rebates and Allowances [Abstract] Rebates and Allowances Rebates and Allowances Charges Rebate and allowance charges against gross revenues Represents the rebate and allowances charges. Reduction in Tax Receivable Included in Other Expense Reduction in tax receivable included in other expense Represents the reduction in receivables included in other expense. Estimated Current Tax Cost Associated with Foreign Withholding Taxes Estimated current tax cost Represents the amount of estimated current tax cost associated with foreign withholding taxes. Annual fee required to be paid Represents the annual fee required to be paid to the related party. Related Party Transaction, Annual Fee Required to be Paid Renewal Period of Debt Instrument Renewal period of unfunded standby letter of credit Represents the renewal period of debt instrument at each anniversary date. Repurchase of Preferred Stock Value Represents the accreted value of the preferred stock repurchased. Repurchase of Series A Preferred Stock Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure for revenue recognition policies of the reporting entity. Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition [Line Items] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition Rebates and Allowances [Text Block] Rebates and Allowances Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue recognition for sales allowances and rebates. Revenue Recognition [Table] Details pertaining to revenue recognition. Revenue Recognized under Product Unit Shipments Revenue recognized under product unit shipments Represents the revenue recognized under product unit shipments. Schedule of Classification of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheet Tabular disclosure of classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized in the entity's statement of financial position. Schedule of Debt Instrument, Financial Covenants [Table Text Block] Schedule of old facility financial covenants Tabular disclosure of the financial covenants by period related to the revolving credit facility. Schedule of Debt Instrument, Redemption Price [Table Text Block] Schedule of redemption prices of notes based on a premium percentage on the principal Tabular disclosure of redemption prices of the debt instrument, expressed as a percentage of the principal amount. Schedule of Inventory [Table Text Block] Schedule of inventory, classified in inventory or other long-term assets Tabular disclosure of the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of current and noncurrent merchandise, goods, commodities, or supplies held for future sale or to be used in manufacturing, servicing or production. Purchases included in accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block] Schedule of valuation and qualifying accounts Tabular disclosure of any allowance and reserve accounts (their beginning and ending balances, as well as a reconciliation by type of activity during the period). Segment Reporting Information, Assets Percentage Represent the assets from a single reportable segment as a percentage of consolidated assets. Percentage of consolidated assets (as a percent) Segment Reporting Information Reclassification of Revenues Reclassification of revenues Represents the amount of reclassification of revenue from one product to another product, which is attributed to the reportable segment. Segment Reporting Information Removal of Intangible Assets from Long Lived Assets Intangible assets incorrectly included within Long-lived assets segment disclosure Represents the amount of intangible assets which has been removed from long-lived assets, attributed to the reportable segment. Percentage of consolidated revenues (as a percent) Represent the revenue generated from a single reportable segment as a percentage of consolidated revenue. Segment Reporting Information, Revenue Percentage Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Purchase commitment for the period Accounts payable Self Insurance Reserves [Abstract] Self Insurance Reserves Disclosure of accounting policy for self insurance reserves. 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Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Agreements Modified Number of agreements modified Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Cancellations in Period Options cancelled (in shares) Represents the number of shares under options cancelled during the reporting period. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Cancellations in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price Options cancelled (in dollars per share) Represents the weighted average price of options that were cancelled during the reporting period. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Vested in Period Number of awards vested (in shares) Represents the number of share options (or share units), that vested during the reporting period. Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable [Member] Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award, Options Expiration Term Contractual term The period of time from the grant date until the time at which the share-based option award expires. Share Based Compensation Obligation Stock based liabilities Represents the amount of liabilities related to stock based compensation. Shipping and Handling Revenues and Costs [Abstract] Shipping and Handling Revenues and Costs Spare parts Spare Parts [Member] Represents the tangible personal property used for repair or replacement of failed parts. Tax Indemnification Agreement [Member] Represents activity related to tax indemnification agreements related to certain tax obligations arising prior to acquisition. Tax Indemnification Tax Indemnification Income Tax indemnification income (loss) Represents the tax indemnification income earned during the period. Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract] Tax Payable Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations for 2008 US Tax Return Taxes payable reduction resulting from expiration of statute of limitations for 2008 U.S. tax return The gross amount of reduction in taxes payable resulting from lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations for 2008 U.S. tax return. TechneLite, a product that is sold by the entity. Techne Lite [Member] TechneLite Term of agreement Term of Agreement Agreement term Represents information pertaining to the term of the agreement. Time Based Stock Options [Member] Time based stock options Represents the time-based stock options issued under the share-based compensation arrangements. Unrecognized Tax Benefits for Transfer Pricing Exposure Included in Other Long Term Assets Uncertain tax position for transfer pricing exposure reflected within other long-term assets Represents the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits resulting from transfer pricing exposure and included in other long-term assets. Unrecognized Tax Benefits for Transfer Pricing Exposure Included in Other Long Term Liabilities Uncertain tax position for transfer pricing exposure reflected within other long-term liabilities Represents the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits resulting from transfer pricing exposure and included in other long term liabilities. Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations for 2008 US Tax Return Tax benefit recognized with the reversal of uncertain tax positions upon expiration of statute of limitations for 2008 U.S. tax return The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations for 2008 U.S. tax return. Up Front Fee Received Upfront payment received Represents the amount of upfront payment received by the entity under the license and supply agreement during the period. Represents the amount of upfront payment receivable under the license and supply agreement. Up Front Payment Upfront payment VWR Represents information pertaining to VWR Scientific. VWR Scientific [Member] PUERTO RICO Puerto Rico Valuation Allowance Activity [Roll Forward] Reconciliation of the valuation allowance Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Deductions Deductions (use of net operating loss) Represents the amount of deductions in the valuation allowance for a specified deferred tax asset relating to portions utilized during the period. Xenon [Member] Xenon Represents information pertaining to Xenon, a product sold by the entity. Schedule of Revolving Credit Facility Financial Covenants Table Text Block Schedule of Revolving Credit Facility Financial Covenants Tabular disclosure of revolving credit facility financial covenants. Proceeds from Demutualization Proceeds from demutualization Represents the amount of proceeds received by the entity in connection with its conversion from a mutual form of ownership to a stock entity. Employee Severance Action Taken in January and March 2013 [Member] Severance action on January and March 2013 Represents information pertaining to termination of an employee associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to an action taken in January and March 2013. Repayments from Related Parties Payments from parent Represents the amount of repayments from related parties during the period. Fixed Assets Dedicated to Research and Development Activities [Member] Fixed assets dedicated to R&D activities Represents information pertaining to fixed assets of the entity that are dedicated to its research and development activities. Represents the number of strategic partners that the entity seeks to engage with for further development and commercialization of development candidates. Number of Strategic Partners Company Seeks to Engage With Number of strategic partners to engage with for further development and commercialization of development candidates Period during which the Company could be in non-compliance of financial ratio covenants Represents the future period during which the company could be in non-compliance with financial ratio covenants required as per a debt agreement. Debt Instrument Financial Ratio Covenant Future Non Compliance Period Lease Term Capital lease period Represents information pertaining to the capital lease period. Equity Incentive Plan 2013 [Member] 2013 Plan Represents the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan under the stock-based incentive plan. Equity Incentive Plan 2008 [Member] 2008 Plan Represents the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan under the stock-based incentive plan. 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