Document and Entity Information
Jun. 07, 2023
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jun. 07, 2023
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock $0.0001 par value per share
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Trading Symbol DRRX
Entity Registrant Name DURECT CORP
Entity Central Index Key 0001082038
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity File Number 000-31615
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 94-3297098
Entity Address, Address Line One 10260 Bubb Road
Entity Address, City or Town Cupertino
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 95014
City Area Code 408
Local Phone Number 777-1417
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false