| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 045 - Disclosure - Note 3 - Inventories - Inventory Components (Details) (http://www.acelrx.com/20161231/role/statement-note-3-inventories-inventory-components-details) |
| Table | Statement [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001427925 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Scenario [Axis] | Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] |
| Statement [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Raw materials | ||
Work-in-process | ||
Finished goods | ||
Inventories | 2,154,000 | 466,000 |