| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 18, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 18, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SHARPS COMPLIANCE CORP |
| Entity File Number | 001-34269 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 74-2657168 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 9220 Kirby Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 500 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77054 |
| City Area Code | 713 |
| Local Phone Number | 432-0300 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares, $0.01 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | SMED |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000898770 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
