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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Feb. 28, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name Blueprint Medicines Corp    
Entity Central Index Key 0001597264    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 428,041,604
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   33,203,902  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY