| Cover | Mar. 14, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 14, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-31298 |
| Entity Registrant Name | LANNETT CO INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000057725 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 23-0787699 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1150 Northbrook Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 155 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Trevose |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19053 |
| City Area Code | 215 |
| Local Phone Number | 333-9000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | LCI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
