Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) - Theravance Biopharma $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) ft²	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Operating Leases
Area of office space in South San Francisco, California (in square feet) | ft²	4,847
Operating lease rent expenses	$ 200	$ 3,000	$ 6,000
Future minimum lease payments
2016	192
2017	197
2018	203
2019	210
2020	89
Thereafter	0
Total	$ 891