JERUSALEM, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: ORMP) (http://www.oramed.com), a developer of oral delivery systems, announced today that it will hold a conference call on August 6, 2008 at 10:30 AM EDT to present the results of its Phase 2A clinical trials of its flagship product, ORMD 0801, an oral insulin capsule.
Oramed's Phase 2A trial is focused on assessing the safety and efficacy of ORMD 0801. This study is a continuation of the successfully completed Phase 1 studies in Israel.
Oramed Pharmaceuticals is a technology pioneer in the field of oral delivery solutions for drugs and vaccines presently delivered via injection. Oramed is seeking to revolutionize the treatment of diabetes through its patented flagship product, an orally ingestible insulin capsule currently in phase 2 clinical trials. Established in 2006, Oramed's technology is based on over 25 years of research by top research scientists at Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center. The Company's corporate and R&D headquarters are based in Jerusalem.
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