Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Jan. 12, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | ACORDA THERAPEUTICS INC |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001008848 |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 12, 2021 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-31938 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-3831168 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 420 Saw Mill River Road |
Entity Address, City or Town | Ardsley |
Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10502 |
City Area Code | (914) |
Local Phone Number | 347-4300 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share |
Trading Symbol | ACOR |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |