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
Galmed Pharmaceuticals announced the development of an orally dispersible film (ODF) formulation of its SCD1 inhibitor Aramchol for Parkinson's disease, which showed higher systemic bioavailability and increased central nervous system exposure compared to conventional oral administration in testing.
Why it matters — This development expands Galmed's pipeline beyond liver indications into neurodegenerative disease, potentially opening a new and large addressable market for the company's lead compound.