| Document and Entity Information Document | May 07, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 07, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CUMBERLAND PHARMACEUTICALS INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001087294 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | TN |
| Entity File Number | 001-33637 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 62-1765329 |
| City Area Code | 615 |
| Local Phone Number | 255-0068 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, no par value |
| Trading Symbol | CPIX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1600 West End Avenue, Suite 1300 |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 37203 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Nashville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TN |
