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Document and Entity Information
Oct. 18, 2022
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Oct. 18, 2022
Entity File Number 001-35969
Entity Registrant Name PTC THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 04-3416587
Entity Address, Address Line One 100 Corporate Court
Entity Address, City or Town South Plainfield
Entity Address, State or Province NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 07080
City Area Code 908
Local Phone Number 222-7000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
Trading Symbol PTCT
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0001070081
Amendment Flag false