Agreements (Details)	Sep. 28, 2015	Aug. 06, 2015	Mar. 09, 2015
Emerge Health Pty Ltd. [Member] | Approval of Ampligen [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Length of exclusive license to sell, market and distribute			5 years
Agreement buyout price as multiple of annual sales if exercised within first two years			3
Agreement buyout price as multiple of annual sales if exercised in year three			2
Emerge Health Pty Ltd. [Member] | Approval of Alferon N Injection [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Length of exclusive license to sell, market and distribute		5 years
Agreement buyout price as multiple of annual sales if exercised within first two years		3
Agreement buyout price as multiple of annual sales if exercised in year three		2
William A. Carter, MD [Member] | Amended and Restated Engagement Agreement [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Automatic renewal period	1 year
Period of notice for nonrenewal of agreement	90 days