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Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Oct. 27, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001295947  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2014  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   52,172,727