Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Nov. 11, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Entity Registrant Name Access Pharmaceuticals Inc    
Entity Central Index Key 0000318306    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers Yes    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Public Float     $ 22,200,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   23,170,774  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3    
Document Type 10-Q    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2011