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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative 1) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Revestive and Natpara  
Performance Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed $ 17.4us-gaap_SignificantSupplyCommitmentRemainingMinimumAmountCommitted
/ us-gaap_SupplyCommitmentAxis
= npsp_RevestiveAndNatparaMember
Other Service Agreements  
Performance Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed $ 43.2us-gaap_SignificantSupplyCommitmentRemainingMinimumAmountCommitted
/ us-gaap_SupplyCommitmentAxis
= npsp_OtherServiceAgreementsMember