Galmed develops dissolving film form of Aramchol for Parkinson's disease
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Galmed Announces Breakthrough Development of Dispersible Film Delivery (ODF), Brain Penetrating formulation of its SCD1 inhibitor Aramchol for Parkinson's Disease, Targeting $6 Billion Market
July 28, 2026 7:00 AM EDTAramchol meglumine is the only SCD1 inhibitor with an established clinical safety profile and confirmed blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetration.In order to improve patient convenience and long-term treatment adherence by Parkinson patients affected by dysphagia, an ODF formulation was developed demonstrating ~150% higher systemic bioavailability and ~300% significant increase in CNS exposure than conventional oral administration.Aramchol's ODF is characterized by rapid buccal and sublingual absorption and reduced first-pass hepatic metabolism, designed to maximize drug exposure within the brain.Galmed believes that the development of a clinically characterized SCD1 inhibitor with a... More
