Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement		As previously reported, on August 22, 2023, Thomas J. Shaw, President, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, adopted a written plan for the purchase of Retractable Technologies, Inc. common stock intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5–1(c).  In accordance with the plan, trading began on November 20, 2023 and may continue through November 19, 2024 if not earlier terminated.  During this period, the plan instructs a broker-dealer to purchase common stock for an aggregate purchase price of up to $800,000 within certain price parameters.  Mr. Shaw’s purchases pursuant to this plan are reported on forms filed with the SEC pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Thomas J Shaw [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Name		Thomas J. Shaw
Title		President, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted		true
Adoption Date		August 22, 2023
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date		November 19, 2024