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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2016
Nov. 22, 2016
Feb. 29, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name ORAMED PHARMACEUTICALS INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001176309    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --08-31    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2016    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 73,576,787
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   13,264,189