Document And Entity Information (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010
Entity Registrant Name	SHARPS COMPLIANCE CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000898770
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--06-30
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 52.8
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		15,096,291
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2011