v3.4.0.3
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
May. 02, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
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-K    
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2016    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   52,759,363  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 2,377.1