Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Oct. 26, 2011
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001034842  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2011
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   71,243,478
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3