Series of Operating Agreements (Detail)	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2009
Lease
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement Type	Lease
Description	Rent of space in Abano Terme, Italy
Term in Years	6 years
Finished goods supply
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement Type	Finished goods supply
Description	Manufacture and supply of goods
Term in Years	3 years
Raw material supply
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement Type	Raw material supply
Description	Hyaluronic acid powder
Term in Years	5 years
Accounts receivable management
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement Type	Accounts receivable management
Description	Collection of trade receivables outstanding as of December 30, 2009
Term in Years	2 years
Marketing and Promotion
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement Type	Marketing and Promotion
Description	Promote Anika S.r.l. products in Italy through Fidia sales force
Term in Years	3 years