Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 06, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name PDI INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0001054102    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2011    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   14,886,977  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 42,804,861