Note 1 - SWK Holdings Corporation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Computation of Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to SWK Holdings Corporation Shareholders (in Dollars)	$ 12,862	$ (1,421)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding	41,343	41,247
Effect of dilutive securities	97
Weighted-average diluted shares	41,440	41,247
Basic income (loss) per share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.31	$ (0.03)
Diluted income (loss) per share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.31	$ (0.03)