v3.7.0.1
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
May 05, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
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, 2017    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   52,955,133  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 2,550.5