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Document and Entity Information
Jan. 23, 2023
Cover [Abstract]  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001369568
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jan. 23, 2023
Entity Registrant Name CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-33057
Entity Tax Identification Number 76-0837053
Entity Address, Address Line One 355 Alhambra Circle
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 33134
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 801
Entity Address, City or Town Coral Gables
Entity Address, State or Province FL
City Area Code (305)
Local Phone Number 420-3200
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol CPRX
Entity Emerging Growth Company false