Entity Information (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Entity [Text Block]	PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Entity Registrant Name	PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000835887
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float		$ 144,724,374
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	33,861,903
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1