| Cover | Aug. 18, 2023 |
| Entity Addresses [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | S-3 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | BIOVIE INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001580149 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-2510769 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 680 W Nye Lane Suite 204 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Carson City |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NV |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 89703 |
| City Area Code | (775) |
| Local Phone Number | 888-3162 |
| Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer |
| Entity Small Business | true |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Business Contact [Member] | |
| Entity Addresses [Line Items] | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 680 W Nye Lane Suite 204 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Carson City |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NV |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 89703 |
| Contact Personnel Name | Cuong Do |
